Technical Tip: Create admin profile for the FortiCloud account

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Description

This article describes how to create an admin account for the FortiGate from the FortiCloud.

Scope

FortiGate Cloud.

Solution

In this scenario, the FortiGate has two admin accounts.

Now try to deploy the admin account to a FortiGate from the FortiCloud.

1. Login to forticloud.com , select Unit and navigate to Management.
2. Under System, select 'Administrator', select 'Create New', add a name, password, and other fields, and save it.

3. Select 'Deploy' and select it immediately and apply.

4. Login to FortiGate and check the newly deployed admin account.

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