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.
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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
 

The user will receive the following message when the maximum number of concurrent sessions has been reached:

 

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If logging in via SSH when the maximum limit is reached, an option to logout active session is provided:


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