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Connecting to the FortiManager CLI using the GUI

Connecting to the FortiManager CLI using the GUI

The GUI also provides a CLI console window.

To connect to the CLI using the GUI:
  1. Connect to the GUI and log in.

    For information about how to do this, see the FortiManager Administration Guide.

  2. Go to System Settings > Dashboard
  3. Click inside the CLI Console widget. If the widget is not available, select Toggle Widgets from the toolbar to add the widget to the dashboard.

Connecting to the FortiManager CLI using the GUI

The GUI also provides a CLI console window.

To connect to the CLI using the GUI:
  1. Connect to the GUI and log in.

    For information about how to do this, see the FortiManager Administration Guide.

  2. Go to System Settings > Dashboard
  3. Click inside the CLI Console widget. If the widget is not available, select Toggle Widgets from the toolbar to add the widget to the dashboard.