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Created on ‎03-19-2025 06:26 AM

Article Id 383027

Technical Tip: Enable DTLS on FortiClient application for iOS

Description This article explains how to enable DTLS connection for SSL VPN in a FortiClient application for FortiiOS devices.
Scope FortiClient, FortiOS.
Solution

FortiClient (iOS) v7.2.1 and later versions support SSL VPN with DTLS. By default, it is disabled and can be enabled by going to the advanced settings.

 

  1. Make sure DTLS is enabled in FortiOS so that SSL VPN connections can utilize it:

 

config vpn ssl settings

    set dtls-tunnel enable
end

 

  1. In FortiClient, Select 'About' at the bottom and select Advanced Settings.

 

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  1. Enable 'Preferred DTLS tunnel'.

     

 

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