Technical Tip: How to configure syslog on FortiGat...

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Description

This article describes how to configure Syslog on FortiGate.

Scope

FortiGate.

Solution

Below are the steps that can be followed to configure the syslog server:

From the GUI:

Log into the FortiGate.
Select Log & Report to expand the menu.
Select Log Settings.

Toggle Send Logs to Syslog to Enabled.
Enter the Syslog Collector IP address.
Select Apply.

If it is necessary to customize the port or protocol or setup the Syslog from the CLI below are the commands:

config log syslogd setting

set status enable

set server "192.168.1.19"

set mode udp

set port 514

end

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Technical Tip: How to configure syslog on FortiGate