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Andrei_Primend
Andrei_Primend
Explorer
November 21, 2025
Question

FortiClient full app for VPN only access - can it be used unlicensed

  • November 21, 2025
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Hello!

 

I have a question about the FortiClient full app (not the "FortiClient VPN-only" version), can it be used for SSL & IPSec VPN connections only in unlicensed mode, after the 30-day "trial" period expires?

I know I can simply use the "FortiClient VPN-only" version, but the problem is that it's latest version currently is 7.4.3 and I have a Windows ARM64 machine on which that version recently started having a JavaScript error and simply won't work anymore.

I've tried the FortiClient full app, which is 7.4.4 and it works.

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Jean-Philippe_P
Staff & Editor
Jean-Philippe_P
Staff & Editor
November 24, 2025

Hello Andrei_Primend, 

 

Thank you for using the Community Forum. I will seek to get you an answer or help. We will reply to this thread with an update as soon as possible. 

Jean-Philippe - Fortinet Community Team
Yurisk
SuperUser
Yurisk
SuperUser
November 24, 2025

Hi, unfortunately, no - after 30 days trial the client will disable all features (including VPN/SSL), leaving only the option to enter IP address of EMS server for licensing. 

 

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