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 363331
Description

This article describes an issue where FortiGate is unable to retrieve logs from the log location 'FortiGate Cloud'.

Scope

FortiGate v7.4.4, v7.4.5, v7.4.6 and v7.4.7.

Solution

The error 'Fetching data from Forticloud is taking longer than expected. Suggest trying a different log source or check the availability of FortiGate Cloud.' This occurs when attempting to view forward traffic logs by navigating to Log & Report -> Forward Traffic Logs with the log location set to 'FortiGate Cloud'.

 
FortigateCloud_error.png

 

This issue has been resolved in the following FortiOS versions.

  • v7.4.8 (scheduled to be released in the 2nd quarter of 2025).
  • v7.6.3 (available in the support portal).

These timelines for firmware release are estimates and may be subject to change.

Logs required by FortiGate TAC for investigation.

 

  1. Debugs:

 

diagnose debug application forticldd -1

diagnose debug application httpsd -1

diagnose debug console timestamp enable

diagnose debug enable

 

Reproduce the issue.

 

diagnose debug reset

execute log filter category 0 (0= forward traffic)

execute log filter device 4 (4= Forticloud)

execute log display

 

  1. TAC Report:


execute tac report

  1. The configuration file of the FortiGate.
  2. Fortinet Support Tool data: Troubleshooting Tip: Collect GUI slowness and errors debugs via Fortinet Support Tool.