Technical Tip: How to use FortiConverter

[JosephCordoba]

Description	This article describes how to use the FortiConverter tool to expedite the migration of the configuration using a free license (only to convert from a FortiGate config file to another FortiGate):
Scope	FortiConverter Tool.
Solution	FortiGate to FortiGate Conversion: Log in to support.fortinet.com and go to Services -> FortiConverter or log in to service.forticonverter.com directly. Select 'Get Free License'. Third-Party Vendor to FortiGate Conversion: Log in to support.fortinet.com and go to Services > FortiConverter or log in to service.forticonverter.com directly. Select 'Create New Ticket'.  Provide the required contact information and the Target FortiGate Serial Number: Select the brand and upload the config file from the previous device. Select the desired FortiOS version for the FortiGate: Proceed carefully with the interface mapping:  Same-type interface mapping does not meet the needs: It is possible to leave the customized requirements in the comment field in step 6. For any customized requirements, such as need to map a physical interface to a VLAN interface, go on with other steps and leave the requirements in the comment field in step 6. When starting to process the ticket, the TAC team reviews the requirements. Select a dedicated management interface (optional): Add any additional comments that can help the conversion engineer (such as interface mappings). Review all the information added and select 'Create ticket'. Note: The free license is only to convert from one FortiGate configuration file to another FortiGate. If the use of the tool is meant to convert from a third-party firewall to a FortiGate, a license is necessary to use it.  FortiTokens are not covered on config conversion, which means the token needs to be reassigned or reactivated to the new FortiGate. Related articles: Technical Tip: FortiGate configuration migration using FortiConverter  Technical Tip: How to load/convert a FortiGate configuration file from one unit to another (file con...  Get Free License for FortiGate Conversion