Migrating a configuration with FortiConverter NEW

A configuration can be migrated from an older FortiGate device to a new FortiGate device directly from the FortiGate GUI, without having to access the FortiConverter portal.

Both the source and target FortiGates must be registered under the same FortiCare account and have internet connectivity to reach the FortiConverter server. The target FortiGate must also have a valid FortiConverter license.

In this example, FortiGate A (FGTA) is replacing FortiGate B (FGTB). The configuration is migrated using FortiConverter, but without accessing the FortiConverter portal.

To migrate the configuration from FGTB to FGTA in the GUI:

1. On FGTB, go to System > Settings, enable Allow FortiConverter to obtain config file once, then click Apply.

   

2. Log in to FGTA and on the GUI startup menu click Begin to start Migrate Config with FortiConverter.

   

3. Click Convert to create a FortiConverter ticket.

   You can toggle the Don't show again option to turn off reminders about the migration process.

4. Select Import from source FortiGate, then select the source FortiGate.

   

5. Click Save and continue, then wait for the FGTB configuration file to be uploaded to the ticket. After the configuration is uploaded, the Allow FortiConverter to obtain config file once is automatically disabled on FGTB.

   

6. Define the interface mapping between the source and target FortiGates, then click Save and continue.

   

7. Optionally, configure management access on the target FortiGate (FGTA), then click Save and continue.

   

8. Specify the contact information for the ticket and enter conversion notes, then click Save and continue.

   

9. Review the ticket content, then click Submit.

   

10. Confirm the conversion process by clicking OK.

    

    The conversion request is sent, and an email is sent to confirm that the conversion process has started in FortiConverter.

    

    Sample email message:

    *** This is a System Generated Message. Please do not reply to this email! ***
    
    Dear FortiConverter User,
    
    A new ticket XXXXXXX has been created. You can expect an initial response with one business day.
    https://service.forticonverter.com/ticket/detail/XXXXXXX
    
    Ticket#: 	XXXXXXX
    Subject:	FortiConverter Service for FortiGate [FGVM02XX00000000]
    
    Regards,
    Fortinet Converter Service and Support
    

11. Click Done. The conversion can take a few days.

12. To check the status of the conversion process, click your administrator name and select System > FortiConverter.

    

    If the conversion is complete, the configuration file and conversion report can be downloaded.

    

13. When the conversion process completes, you will receive an email and a notifications in the FortiGate GUI.

    Sample email message:

    *** This is a System Generated Message. Please do not reply to this email! ***
    
    Dear FortiConverter User,
    
    https://service.forticonverter.com/ticket/detail/XXXXXXX
    
    Ticket#: 	XXXXXXX
    Subject:	FortiConverter Service for FortiGate [FGVM02XX00000000]
    Ticket Status:	Service Delivered
    
    The converted config file and a summary report of the configuration conversion have been uploaded to the ticket 9511166 under the "Converted Config File" section.
    Please login to the FortiConverter Service Portal to download the files for review and let us know if you have any questions about the conversion.
    
    Your opinion matters to us and we would love to hear more about your experience with FortiConverter service. The survey can be accessed on the right side of the ticket in our service portal. Your feedback will help us to improve FortiConverter service and we look forward to hearing from you.
    
    Regards,
    Fortinet Converter Services and Support
    

    

14. Click the notification to review the configuration file, download the conversion report and the migrated configuration, or apply the configuration to the FortiGate.

    

    1. Select Download > Conversion report to download a PDF version of the conversion report.

    2. Select Download > Migrated config to download the new configuration file.

    3. Click Apply migrated config to immediately apply the new configuration file. This will cause the device to reboot.

    4. Click Close if you need to review the configuration file and manually apply it later.

15. To manually load to configuration file, click your administrator name and select Configuration > Restore.

    

16. Upload the converted configuration file, then click OK. This will cause the device to reboot.