If you are running a private cloud (vSphere, Hyper-V, or Proxmox), you will download the disk image to your local machine, upload it to your hypervisor, and apply a software license.
| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | |-------|--------------|----------| | "No firmware found" | Account lacks entitlement | Contact Fortinet partner or sales for a demo license. | | Slow download speed | High traffic | Try again during off-peak hours or use a download manager. | | Corrupted zip file | Network interruption | Re-download and verify checksum. | | Hyper-V import fails | Unsupported generation | Ensure you use Gen1 VM for older images or convert the VHD. | Download The Fortigate Vm
: To use the free evaluation, log in to your FortiCloud account within the FortiGate GUI to activate the permanent trial license. ⚠️ Free Version Limitations If you are running a private cloud (vSphere,