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jdubrull
jdubrull
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November 30, 2023
Question

Use a proxy on mgmt interface to request trial license

  • November 30, 2023
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Hello,

 

I want to request a permanent trial license with fortigate, but I need access to internet for that from my FW. I have a proxy to go out and I don't find any way to configure a proxy on my interface to request the trial online.

 

What is the way please ?

 

 

Thank you,

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abarushka
Staff
abarushka
Staff
November 30, 2023

Hello,

 

Please follow the instructions in the article below:

 

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiGate/Technical-Tip-FortiGuard-updates-using-a-proxy-server/ta-p/191904

 

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.1/administration-guide/492260/configuring-a-proxy-server-for-fortiguard-updates

 

jdubrull
jdubrullAuthor
New Member
November 30, 2023

Isn't it just for updates ?

abarushka
Staff
abarushka
Staff
November 30, 2023

Hello,

 

That KB is referring to license verification + UTM updates.

 

For regular traffic you may consider to follow KB below (proxy chaining):

 

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiGate/Technical-Tip-How-to-configure-web-proxy-forwarding-server-proxy/ta-p/198187

 

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