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.
RobBlenk
Staff
Staff
Article Id 269256
Description This article describes that when there are many users that need to configure SSL VPN, it can be helpful to send the configurations by email or SMS rather than configuring each FortiClient individually. In this way, users just need to select a link to configure the SSL VPN.
Scope FortiGate v6.4.0+, FortiClient Mobile.
Solution

Note: This feature currently only works to configure the FortiClient VPN mobile app.

 

Under SSL VPN settings select 'Send SSL-VPN Configuration':

 

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Fill in the appropriate information. It is also possible to use SMS to send the configuration but this requires an additional license.

 

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Troubleshooting:

If the email is not received, run the following debug commands:

 

diagnose debug reset
diagnose debug application alertmail -1
diagnose debug enable

 

diagnose debug disable <----- Use when the desired information has been captured.

 

For further information on configuring the FortiGate alert email settings, consult this article:

Technical Tip: How to configure alert email settings

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