Extract the KVM .zip package to locate the .qcow2 virtual disk image.
Before installation, it is critical to understand what the trial license includes and, just as importantly, what it excludes.
No automated database updates for Antivirus, Web Filtering, or Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS). FortiCloud-based lookup features are also restricted.
You can verify the license status from the CLI with this command: fortigate vm license trial install
FGT_VM64_HV-v7.x.x-buildXXXX-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip
The system will connect to the server, register the allocation, and initiate a hardware restart. 7. Verifying Successful Activation
Click to create a new account if you do not have one. Extract the KVM
Set a calendar reminder to backup your config on day 13. When the license expires, the firewall stops passing traffic.
Upload the FortiGate KVM .qcow2 file to your Proxmox storage directory via SSH or the web UI. Use the CLI to import the disk into your specific VM ID:
Log in using the admin username and the password you configured in Step 3. FortiCloud-based lookup features are also restricted
: You must have a registered account on the Fortinet Support Portal.
You receive access to limited FortiGuard updates. Advanced features like real-time AI virus definitions or web filtering categories require a paid subscription.
Open your web browser and navigate to the IP address assigned to Port 1 (e.g., https://192.168.1.50 ).
