Backup or restore the system configuration

It is recommended that you create a system backup file as part of your maintenance plan. Always perform a backup before upgrading firmware or making major system configuration changes. Save these configuration backups to your local computer in the event that you need to restore the system after a network event.

Limitations of backup/restore workflow: You cannot use the GUI to back up and restore the following system settings: Network Share Network Share Quarantine File size limit (execute file-size-threshold) Email Alert Recipients Please record these configuration settings before upgrading so the full configuration can be restored. Network Share Configuration backup and restore is managed by its own CLI: To back up, see execute backup system-db network-share-config To restore, see execute restore system-db network-share-config

To backup the FortiNDR configuration to your local computer:

1. Go to the Dashboard and click the account menu at the top-right of the page.

   

2. Click Configuration > Backup. The configuration file is saved to your computer.

To restore the system configuration from your local computer:

1. Go to the Dashboard and click the account menu at the top-right of the page.
2. Click Configuration > Restore. The Restore System Configuration page opens.
3. Click Upload and navigate to the location of the configuration file on your computer.
4. Click OK. The system reboots.