Description
This article describes how to set the maximum number of concurrent administrators that can be logged into a FortiGate.
Scope
FortiGate.
Solution
The maximum number of concurrent administrators that can log in at the same time is 100 by default. The following steps can be used to configure the maximum number of concurrent administrator logins.
In this example, a maximum of 5 concurrent administrator logins will be able to manage the unit at the same time.
FGT# config system global
FGT(global) # set admin-login-max
please input integer value (1-100)
FGT(global) # set admin-login-max 5
FGT(global) # end
please input integer value (1-100)
FGT(global) # set admin-login-max 5
FGT(global) # end
The user will receive the following message when the maximum number of concurrent sessions has been reached:
If logging in via SSH when the maximum limit is reached, an option to log out an active session is provided:
Related articles:
Technical Tip: Control various 'admin' users logging in at the same time
Technical Tip: Restricting multiple admin sessions from the same admin user.
