Chromebook support
FortiClient (Android) supports installation on Google Chromebooks with limited functionality. FortiClient (Android) supports all features listed in this guide on ChromeOS except for the limitations listed in the following table. Further development is in progress to reduce the limitations where able dependent on OS platform restrictions.
The following lists FortiClient (Android) features that do not function correctly on Chromebook:
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Remote access
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IPsec IKEv1 certificate authentication
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Loading client certificate from keychain for VPN authentication
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SSL VPN SAML with an external Chrome browser
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As a workaround, you can use internal web view if the FortiOS administrator disables same-redirect-port.
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VPN DNS settings
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VPN has incorrect DNS settings.
As a workaround, the FortiOS administrator can set the DNS server manually.
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Sending endpoint information to EMS
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Reporting OS to EMS
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FortiClient (Android) reports OS as Android, not ChromeOS.
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Sending network information (private IP address and gateway) to EMS
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Zero trust network access (ZTNA)
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Mobile device management with ZTNA
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Zero trust tags for passcode, biometrics, and jailbreak status
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Other
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EMS SAML onboarding
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Enabling Display over other apps
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FortiClient (Android) becomes stuck unless you resize the window.
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Sending a feedback email
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Works if the Chromebook has the Gmail app installed.
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Taking a photo to use as the FortiClient (Android) user avatar
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