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Gurpreet_Kaur
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Gurpreet_Kaur
Staff
October 27, 2025

Technical Tip: Migrating FortiClient/FortiClient EMS from v7.2 to v7.4.4 using FortiClient EMS CLI

  • October 27, 2025
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Description This article describes the process of migrating FortiClient/FortiClient EMS with FortiClient EMS CLI from v7.2 to v7.4.4. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to resolve issues encountered during the migration process, including creating a folder to copy the SSH key and creating a static route for a specific network.
Scope FortiClient/FortiClient EMS.
Solution

To migrate FortiClient/FortiClient EMS from v7.2 to v7.4.4, follow these steps:

 

  1. Create a new interface and define the IP address and gateway. Go to System -> Network -> Interface and select add. Enter the IP address and gateway, then select OK.

  2. Use the following command to set the network IP:

 

system set network ip  --ip 1.2.3.4/24 --gateway 10.1.1.1 --dns 1.1.1.3 --adapter enp5s0

 

Refer to this document: system set network ip for more information.
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