Technical Tip: How to setup Fortinet SSL VPN Microsoft app on Windows machine

1. Install the FortiClient SSL VPN application from the Windows Store.

2. Once the application is installed on the machine, navigate to Settings -> Network -> VPN. On this page, there will be an option to add a VPN connection.

3. Under VPN connection, select Add a VPN connection:

• On the VPN provider, select FortiClient.
• The connection name could be used as any name to identify the connection.
• The server name or address should be the VPN gateway IP with the port number 'https://<Fortigate IP address or fully qualified domain name (FQDN):<Custom SSL VPN port>' and then select SAVE.

4. Once the connection is saved, select Connect, which will further prompt for username and password. Enter the user credentials for the VPN user.

If there is any issue with the connection, refer to the following document, as it goes over the most frequent issues with Windows applications and the steps to resolve the issues: Troubleshooting Tip: SSL VPN certificate issues from FortiClient Microsoft Store App.

Note: 

1. FortiClient for ARM architecture (FortiClientVPNSetup_7.4.3.8758_ARM64.exe) has been published on the Fortinet Support Portal.
2. Native VPN for SSL-VPN  on Windows 11 :

• VPN is not connecting or fluctuating connection, and any internal Server is not reachable.
• On a Windows PC, go to Settings -> Network& Internet -> VPN.
• VPN Type Select Always ->Automatic.
• The connection issue will be resolved.
  
  

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