Created on
04-05-2016
03:44 PM
Edited on
02-11-2025
12:19 AM
By
Anthony_E
Description
This article describes how to activate a VDOM license from CLI.
Scope
All FortiGate units with 2U form factor category and higher.
Solution
VDOM license key: A VDOM license key is a unique 32-character code that is required to activate and enable Virtual Domains (VDOMs) on a FortiGate. This key is purchased from Fortinet customer support and is used to unlock the functionality of creating multiple independent VDOMs within a single FortiGate.
The License Key can be retrieved from the Fortinet Customer Service and Support by navigating to Asset Management -> Products -> More Views -> License. In the Search License List search bar type VDOM. From the result, select the desired Serial Number of the FortiGate that needs to be licensed.
The License Type and the License Key can be found under the License & Key Menu
The license can be applied using the following command:
config global
execute upd-vd-license <license key>
If the command is not available, that means that the device does not support the VDOM license increase.
No reboot is needed when applying for a VDOM license however, in a HA environment, the license needs to be applied to each unit.
For more details on activating a VDOM license in an HA environment: Technical Tip: Detailed explanation on how to install VDOM license in HA environment
To verify, execute 'get system status' and look for the below line.
Max number of virtual domains:
The 'FortiOS Handbook - Virtual Domains for FortiOS" document explains that the maximum number of VDOMs can be increased based on certain models.
This article assumes that a license was already purchased. For more information about the licenses, contact our customer service team.
Related article:
Technical Tip: Access to slave unit from master using 'execute ha manage'