Get the authentication key

Access the GCP client via the public IP to upload a valid license and get the authentication key for deployment.

To get the authentication key:

1. Log in to the GCP client via the public IP.
2. Upload the FortiDeceptor license.
   1. Go to Dashboard > System Information widget.
   2. In the Firmware License field, click Upload License.
3. Change the password.
   1. In the top-right of the page, click the Account menu (Admin), then click Change Password.
   2. Complete the fields In the Edit Administrator page and click OK.
4. Get the authorization key.
   1. Go to Dashboard > System Information widget.
   2. In the Appliance Auth Key field and record authorization key.

      Alternatively, you can get the authorization key with the CLI command cm -p.