Migrate SSL-VPN to IPSec_FortiOS upgrade from 7.4 to 7.6 or 8.0

Forum|Forum|27 days ago
August 8, 2026
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Hi Everyone,

We have a fortigate firewall with HA and FortiOS is 7.4. also laid few client based FortiGate SSL-VPNs accounts.

Now we have to upgrade either 7.6 or 8.0, where as not support the client based FortiGate SSL-VPNs accounts.

So, what is the best practice for moving to 7.6 or 8.0 version?.

Before upgradation can we use any migration tool only for SSL-VPN accounts to IPsec or any other?.

MY SSL-VPN purpose is providing the RDP access & Web based internal urls.

Anyone guide me for best practice for without any production impact?.

Thanks in advance.

abelio

SuperUser

Hello,

Sadly, there's no migration tool.
Plan ahead your new remote access for your users IPSec (or ZTNA if you prefer), and test it, before upgrade to 7.6 / 8.0.
After upgrade there will be no trace of your ssl vpn config.

hope it helps

johnlloyd_13

Explorer III

hi,

you can consult the upgrade path tool.

https://docs.fortinet.com/upgrade-tool

in your case, you can go 7.4. > 7.6.7M.

you’ll need to be in 7.6 to jump to 8.0 F (no “mature” image yet). always go with M/mature firmware for stability.

i’d also recommend upgrade a lab box first or a device with “minimal” impact in production to see its behavior in your network environment.

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