Register FortiAuthenticator-VM on FortiCloud
To obtain the FortiAuthenticator-VM license file you must first register your FortiAuthenticator-VM on FortiCloud.
To register your FortiAuthenticator-VM:
- Log in to FortiCloud using an existing support account or select Create an Account.
- In the toolbar select Asset > Register/Activate.
The Registration Wizard opens. - Enter the license registration code from the FortiAuthenticator-VM License Certificate that
was emailed to you, and select Next.
The Registration Info page is displayed. - Enter the support contract number, product description, Fortinet Partner, and IP address.
As a part of the license validation process, FortiAuthenticator-VM compares its IP address with the IP information in the license file. If a new license has been imported or the FortiAuthenticator-VM’s IP address has been changed, the FortiAuthenticator-VM must be rebooted in order for the system to validate the change and operate with a valid license.
FortiCloud does not currently support IPv6 for FortiAuthenticator-VM license validation. You must specify an IPv4 address in both the support portal and the port management interface.
- Select Next to continue.
The Fortinet Product Registration Agreement page is displayed. - Select the check box to indicate that you have read, understood, and accepted the service
contract, and select Next to continue.
The Verification page is displayed. - The verification page displays the product entitlement. Select the checkbox to indicate that
you accept the terms and select Confirm to submit the request.
The Registration Completed page is displayed.
- In the Registration Completed page you can download the FortiAuthenticator-VM license file.
Select the License File Download link. You will be prompted to save the license file (
.lic
) to your management computer.
To edit the FortiAuthenticator-VM IP address:
- In the toolbar select Asset > Manage/View Products.
The View Products page opens. - Select the FortiAuthenticator-VM serial number.
The Product Information page opens. - Select Edit to change the description, partner information, and IP address of your
FortiAuthenticator-VM.
The Edit Product Information page opens. - Enter the new IP address and select Save.
You can change the IP address five (5) times on a regular FortiAuthenticator-VM license. There is no restriction on a full evaluation license.
- Select the License File Download link. You will be prompted to save the license file (
.lic
) to your management computer.