Adding a custom FortiClient installer
You can create a custom FortiClient installer and add it to FortiClient EMS. Alternately, if a connection to FDN is not available, you may need to manually download a FortiClient installer and add it to FortiClient EMS.
All uploaded Windows installers must be .msi or .zip files. All uploaded macOS installers must be .dmg files.
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You cannot upload the FortiClient free VPN client installer into the Add FortiClient Installer dialog. |
To add a custom FortiClient installer:
- Download a FortiClient installer. See FortiClient installers. You can also upload a previously customized installer.
- Upload the custom installation files:
- Go to Manage Installers > FortiClient Installers.
- Click Add. The Add FortiClient Installer dialog displays.
- Set the following options:
Name
Enter a name for the set of installation files.
Upload Windows Installers
Upload FortiClient installers for the Windows operating system.
Windows 64-Bit Installer (ZIP or MSI)
Click the Browse button to locate and select a custom 64-bit installer for the Windows operating system.
Windows 32-Bit Installer (ZIP or MSI)
Click the Browse button to locate and select a custom 32-bit installer for the Windows operating system.
Upload Mac Installer
Upload a FortiClient installer for the macOS operating system.
Mac Installer (DMG)
Click the Browse button to locate and select a custom installer for the macOS operating system.
- Click Upload. The custom installers are uploaded to FortiClient EMS.