Vm License Trial ((free)): Fortigate

FortiOS 7.2.1 and later versions feature a permanent evaluation license for FortiGate Virtual Machines (VMs), replacing the older 15-day time-limited trial

• Full feature access for testing.
• Easy deployment on standard hypervisors.
• No cost for evaluation.

FortiCloud Account: You must link the VM to a valid FortiCare account to activate the license. ⚠️ Key Trial Limitations fortigate vm license trial

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What is a FortiGate VM License?

A FortiGate VM license is a software entitlement that activates a virtual instance of Fortinet’s FortiOS operating system. Unlike a physical FortiGate appliance (like the 100F or 600E series), the VM runs on top of hypervisors such as VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM, or in public clouds like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Full feature access for testing