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Certified Fortinet partners get NFR licenses for lab/testing.
FortiGate VM licenses are sold by based on throughput: | Model | vCPU | Throughput (FW) | Approx. Annual List Price | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FG-VM01 | 1 | 250 Mbps | $500 - $800 | | FG-VM02 | 2 | 500 Mbps | $1,000 - $1,500 | | FG-VM04 | 4 | 1 Gbps | $2,500 - $3,500 | | FG-VM08 | 8 | 3 Gbps+ | $6,000+ | Plus optional security bundles (UTM, Enterprise). Cloud hourly rates start at ~$0.10/hr. Fortigate Vm License Download
Guide to FortiGate-VM License Acquisition and Installation To activate a FortiGate Virtual Machine (VM), you must acquire a license file—typically a file—from the Fortinet Support portal or activate a permanent trial directly within the appliance. The process differs slightly depending on whether you are using a paid (BYOL) license or the free permanent evaluation mode introduced in FortiOS 7.2.1. 1. Downloading a Paid (BYOL) License File Certified Fortinet partners get NFR licenses for lab/testing
If you encounter issues during the license download process, check the following: Cloud hourly rates start at ~$0
Q: What is the difference between a subscription license and a perpetual license? A: A subscription license provides access to FortiGate VM features and support for a specified period, while a perpetual license provides permanent access to FortiGate VM features.
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