Technical Tip: How to clear Firewall Policy counters
Description
This article describes that as of FortiOS firmware version 4.00 MR2, the Firewall Policy counters can be cleared from the Web Interface (GUI) by using the mouse 'right-click' button, as shown in the figure below:
Scope
FortiOS firmware version 4.00 MR2.
FortiOS firmware version 4.00 MR3.
FortiOS firmware version 5.0.x.
FortiOS firmware version 7.2.10.
FortiOS firmware version 7.4.6.
FortiOS firmware version 7.6.1.
Solution
Additional Note: On newer versions of the FortiOS, the view of the Firewall Policy and clearing the counters will be as follows:
On FortiOS v7.2.10:
On FortiOS v7.4.6:
On FortiOS v7.6.1:
Note that the Counters can be also cleared when editing the policy, as seen:
The counters will also be cleared if the firewall policy is disabled and then enabled again:
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Technical Tip : Troubleshoot and verify if traffic is hitting a Firewall Policy