Technical Tip: Fix CLI console from FortiGate GUI

[iskandar_lie]

Description	This article describes how to fix CLI console from FortiGate GUI.
Scope	FortiGate v. 7.2.1. Problem Description: GUI is accessible without a problem. SSH is accessible via the terminal. When CLI is opened from GUI.
Solution	This error message appears:  'Connection lost. Press Enter to start a new session'. Access CLI via SSH: Change 'admin-sport', in this case, 443 --> 4433: Now, it is possible to close the GUI and try to re-login: https:// < fortigate ip management>:4433 To stay on the preferable port number, in this case, 443: Revert back to the changes done before on step 1. Change SSL-VPN port number ( 443 --> 4433 ). Clear the browsing history of the browser, and restart it. It should work fine. If not, try another browser. If the above methods do not work, contact Fortinet TAC for further assistance. Related documents: Technical Tip: How to open the CLI window in GUI Connecting to the CLI