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May 19, 2026

Technical Tip: Unable to view session information under FortiView Sources

  • May 19, 2026
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Description


This article describes a situation in which users may be unable to view filtered information in FortiView Sources, even though active traffic is visible in FortiView Sessions.


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Scope


FortiGate.


Solution


Verify the role assigned to the incoming interface.

If the incoming interface role is LAN or undefined:

  • Use FortiView Sources to view top sessions aggregated by source.

  • Use FortiView Destination to view top sessions aggregated by destination.


If the incoming interface role is WAN:

  • Use FortiView Sources WAN to view top sessions aggregated by source.

  • Use FortiView Servers to view top sessions aggregated by destination.


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How to enable the required FortiView consoles:

  1. Go to the GUI Menu.

  2. Select Add Monitor.

  3. Under FortiView, enable Show More.

  4. Add:

  • FortiView Source WAN.

  • FortiView Server.


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