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Article Id 192185
Description This article describes limitations and features in FortiClient
Scope   FortiClient v6.x, 7.2.x, 7.4.x and above.  
Solution

Free FortiClient will offer only the basic VPN features. (AV and other features are no longer present).

See  https://docs.fortinet.com/document/forticlient/7.4.3/administration-guide/269675   for further information.  

 

Feature overview:

  • Basic IPSec & SSLVPN (pre-shared key & cert-based authentication).
  • Split Tunnel.
  • 2-factor authentication using FortiToken. 

Features not supported with Free FortiClient:

  • VPN auto-connect/always-up.
  • on-net/off-net.
  • VPN before logon.

 

Tickets can be reported by users for VPN issues with a FortiGate serial number managed by the FortiOS team. The user should be informed that how there is no technical Support for a free FortiClient.

 

The issue will be investigated from the FortiOS side, but if the problem is found with the client side, the user must be informed to upgrade to a paid version for support to be provided. *THERE IS NO TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR A FREE CLIENT FROM ANY SUPPORT TEAM*


Note: 

FortiClient 7.4.4 does not include a free VPN-only agent. Users can continue to use the FortiClient 7.4.3 free VPN-only agent: FortiClient feature comparison: 7.4.4