| Description | This article describes how to fix an error where FortiCare support on the GUI dashboard is showing as not registered, even though registration has been done from the support portal and can connect to the FortiGuard Server. |
| Scope | FortiGate. |
| Solution |
For the newly purchased licensed or replacement device, FortiGate will update and connect to the FortiGuard server and pull the license entitlement and FortiCare Support agreement. However, there are instances where the FortiCare Support License shows 'Not Registered' on the FortiGate GUI even though registration has been made.
Run the debug log and check the potential cause:
diagnose debug disable
This is the sample output of the error that may be found in FortiGate update logs.
installUpdatePackage[1227]-Online Update freezed, expiry=661eb6e8, current=661ead44
To fix this issue, a reboot must be done on the FortiGate and re-execute the FortiGuard/FortiCare force update.
diagnose debug disable
As of FortiOS v7.2.0+, the option to manually upload a license file has been added. This can be done in the web GUI by navigating to System -> FortiGuard and selecting the 'Upload License File' button.
In the CLI, the following command can be used:
execute restore manual-license {ftp | tftp} <license file name> <server> [args]
For information on how to download the license file for uploading, see this article: Technical Tip: How to update the license for FortiGate in Transparent mode without internet (offline....
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