Technical Tip: How to send a backup configuration file to FortiCloud

Description

This article explains how an administrator can back up the FortiGate configuration to the FortiCloud service.

Solution

1. It is necessary to have an active account in FortiCloud with paid subscriptions.

2. Validate if the next configuration is in the FortiGate, specifically 'set mode backup'.

3. Enable backup mode if not already configured.
4. Execute the next command to send the configuration file to FortiCloud:

execute backup config management-station name

name -- provide a comment / assign a name to the file

5. To verify if the file is in FortiCloud

• Log in to FortiCloud.
• Select the device and go to the 'Configuration' tab.
• Select the FortiGate and select on 'Manage revisions'.
  
  

Automatic scheduled backup: An automatic schedule can also be configured from the FortiGate Cloud.:

1. Automatic schedule is also supported from the FortiGate Cloud.
2. Go under configuration -> Revisions, select the FortiGate -> 'Manage revisions' and schedule auto-backup.  
   • The frequency at which backups can be taken includes 'session', 'daily', or 'weekly'. An email is sent when a backup is made, and these backup mail notifications can be toggled on or off.

Related article:

FortiGate Cloud | Configuration