Creating FortiFlex connectors

You can configure a FortiFlex connector to allow FortiManager to assign licenses to managed FortiGate devices through the device manager. See Installing VM licenses on managed devices.

To create a FortiFlex connector:

1. Go to Policy & Objects > Security Fabric > Endpoint/Identity.

2. Click Create New, and select FortiFlex Connector.
   The Create New Fabric Connector - FortiFlex wizard opens.

3. Enter the following information:

   Name	Enter a name for the FortiFlex connector.
   Status	Toggle the slider on or off to enable or disable the connector.
   API User	Enter the username for your FortiFlex API user.
   API Password	Enter the password for your FortiFlex API user.
   Program SN	Enter your FortiFlex program SN.

4. Click OK to save the connector.
   Once the connector has been created, it can be used to install VM licenses to managed FortiGate devices in the Device Manager.