Connecting the FortiGate to FortiSASE

The FortiGate must connect to and be authorized by FortiSASE to synchronize endpoint and tag information.

To connect to FortiSASE from the FortiGate:

1. Verify that the FortiGate is registered to FortiCloud on the same account as FortiSASE:
   1. Go to System > FortiGuard.
   2. Under License Information, verify that FortiCare Support shows the status as registered. Expanding the entry shows the FortiCloud account. Confirm that this account is the account used for FortiSASE.
   3. If the FortiGate is not registered, register now using your FortiCloud account.
2. Go to Security Fabric > Fabric Connectors.
   1. Click FortiClient EMS Cloud.
   2. Ensure that the type is set to FortiClient EMS Cloud.
   3. Enter a name for this connection.
   4. Click OK. A slide-in appears to verify the server certificate. Accept the certificate.
3. Authorize the FortiGate in FortiSASE:
   1. Go to Configuration > Endpoints > ZTNA Access Proxies.
   2. Select the FortiGate that is pending authorization.
   3. Click Authorize. Confirm, then click OK.