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Fortinet provides evaluation licenses. Steps:
You should end with a file like:
FGT_VM64_KVM-v7.2.1-F-build1254.qcow2 fgtvm64kvmv721fbuild1254fortinetoutkvmqcow2 work
Version 7.2.1 is a mature release in the 7.2 branch. However, specific workarounds observed during deployment include: Fortinet provides evaluation licenses
When the VM starts, you’ll see the FortiGate console. Default credentials: You should end with a file like: FGT_VM64_KVM-v7
Immediately set a new admin password:
config system admin
edit admin
set password <your-strong-password>
end
The VM will run in trial mode (unlimited features for ~15 days). To make it work permanently, you need a valid license:
Without a license, the VM will still work for lab/testing but with throughput limits.