The messages states the problem as precise as it can be: “License is invalid for current VM configuration. You are also able to apply for a free trial license by entering your Fortinet Account information. Step 2: Open the WebGUI of your VM to upload the licenseĪs long as the FortiGate VM is not fully registered and licensed (which is the same thing on a FortiGate VM), the only page that you will be able to reach is the License file upload page that looks like in the screenshot below. You can find step-for-step guides on how to setup your FortiGate VM under this KB article from Fortinet. How to install a license Step 1: Setup the VM on your Cloud or Hypervisor
The licensing procedure on a FortiGate VM is quite simple and can be described in three steps:
Let’s first have a look into the licensing process on the FortiGate VM, before we discuss the Troubleshooting. To simplify the process of licensing a FortiGate VM for you, we have created this guide. When you setup a new FortiGate VM, sometimes the licensing process is not working as expected.
