FortiGate
FortiGate Next Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence security services from FortiGuard labs to deliver top-rated protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic.
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Article Id 197158

 

Description This article describes how to rename the FortiGate hostname.
Scope

FortiGate, FortiOS.

Solution

By default, the name (Host Name) of a FortiGate unit is the model number of the unit or its serial number. The hostname can be changed to be something easier to identify if there are multiple FortiGate units.

 

To change the hostname, go to System -> Settings and change the hostname at the top.

 

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Note that only the letters of the English alphabet ('A' to 'Z', and 'a' to 'z'), the digits ('0' to '9'), and the '_' (underscore character) can be used for the hostname.


Attempting to use other characters or alphabets for the hostname will result in errors.