Firewall Firmware Update

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
January 8, 2025
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Hello, I have a problem.

Some companies do not have FortiGate licenses. Is it still possible to perform a firmware update? For example, from Firmware v7.4.3 build 2573 (Feature) to Firmware v7.6.1 build 2573 (Feature)

Best answer by ozkanaltas

Hello @Liza1,

After 7.4, if you don't have an active license you can't upgrade your unit. You can just upgrade your unit to a minor version.

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/new-features/299518/prevent-fortigates-with-an-expired-support-contract-from-upgrading-to-a-major-or-minor-firmware-release

PS, this feature has been updated to 7.4.2. There are some changes. You can review these changes on this link.

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/new-features/107956/prevent-firmware-upgrade-depending-on-the-current-firmware-licenses-expiration-date-7-4-2

ozkanaltasAnswer

Valued Contributor III

Hello @Liza1,

After 7.4, if you don't have an active license you can't upgrade your unit. You can just upgrade your unit to a minor version.

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/new-features/299518/prevent-fortigates-with-an-expired-support-contract-from-upgrading-to-a-major-or-minor-firmware-release

PS, this feature has been updated to 7.4.2. There are some changes. You can review these changes on this link.

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/new-features/107956/prevent-firmware-upgrade-depending-on-the-current-firmware-licenses-expiration-date-7-4-2

Liza1Author

Explorer II

If I have Firmware v7.4.3 build 2573 (Feature), can I perform a firmware upgrade to Firmware v7.4.6 build 1157 (Mature)?

ozkanaltas

Valued Contributor III

Hello @Liza1 ,

I think you can upgrade your software because this is a minor upgrade.

Btw, what is the license expiration date of your firewall?

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