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Jackie_T
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Jackie_T
Staff & Editor
April 6, 2026

Technical Tip: Comparison of multiple FortiToken types

  • April 6, 2026
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Description

This article describes a technical comparison of FortiToken models, including hardware (OTP) and software (Mobile/Cloud) variants. It highlights differences in activation methods, form factors, and multi-host support capabilities.
Scope FortiTokens.
Solution

When selecting a FortiToken model, consider the environment’s connectivity requirements.

The table shows the comparison between available tokens from Fortinet:

 

Model Serial Number Prefix Type Activation Method Multi-Host Support Form Factor / Details
FortiToken 210 FTK210 Hardware Online: Seeds stored in FortiGuard. (seed file available on request) Supported, with a seed file (Parallel use)
  • Key-chain shell form.
  • One-time activation lock.
  • Provision on FortiGate/FortiAuthenticator
FortiToken 310 FTK310 Hardware User and admin middleware provided Supported (Parallel use)
  • USB
  • PKI/SmartCard token
FortiToken 410 FT410 Hardware Register on FortiAuthenticator or FortiIdentity Cloud, or any other FIDO provider Supported (Parallel use)
  • USB
  • FIDO2 Token
FortiToken Mobile  FTKMOB  Software Online: Requires FortiCare connection Prohibited
  • Application-based.
  • Support on iOS, Android, and Windows.
  • License locked to FortiGate/FortiAuthenticator serial number.
  • FortiCare provisioning
FortiIdentity Cloud FIC Software Online: FortiIdentity Cloud tenant Prohibited
  • Seat-based subscription
  • SaaS IdP. IdP Proxy, MFA 
  • FTM tokens included

 

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