Technical Tip: How to verify FortiGate Upgrade path to upgrade the FortiGate to a higher Firmware Version.

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Description

This article describes how to check the upgrade path of the FortiGate.

Scope

FortiGate.

Solution

From Fortinet Support Portal:
In this scenario, FortiGate 200F is on v7.0.17 build 0682, and it is required to check the upgrade path for v7.6.3. Go to Fortinet Support Portal and log in to the account and go to Support -> Firmware Download.

Choose FortiGate under 'Select Product'.
Then select the 'Upgrade Paths' button.

 

Under 'Current Product', choose the relevant FortiGate Model (In this scenario: FortiGate-200F).

Choose the current Firmware version under 'Current Version' drop-down (In this scenario: 7.0.17).

Select the target Firmware version under 'Upgrade To' drop-down (In this scenario: 7.6.3).

Then select the 'Confirm' button.

Following this, the upgrade path will show up. 

From Upgrade Path Tool

Alternatively, it is possible to check the recommended upgrade path from Upgrade Path Tool Table.

The upgrade path interface will provide the information/URL link to the below information:

• Resolved issues.
• Known issues.
• Upgrade information.
• New features and enhancements.
• Special notices.
  
  

Although there is some differences in the upgrade path between Fortinet Support Portal and the Upgrade Path Tool, either of the paths can be followed. The upgrade path is not strict. More information is provided in this KB article: Technical Tip: Difference in the upgrade path.

To verify the current Firmware of the FortiGate, run the following commands:

get sys status

Version: FortiGate-200F v7.0.17,build0682,190507 (GA)  
Virus-DB: 71.00978(2019-09-30 00:20)
Extended DB: 71.00038(2019-08-21 13:19)
IPS-DB: 14.00696(2019-09-27 00:03)
IPS-ETDB: 0.00000(2001-01-01 00:00)
APP-DB: 14.00696(2019-09-27 00:03)
INDUSTRIAL-DB: 6.00741(2015-12-01 02:30)
Serial-Number: FG200Fxxxxxxxx
IPS Malicious URL Database: 2.00425(2019-09-29 12:23)
Botnet DB: 4.00605(2019-09-18 12:16)
BIOS version: 05000006
System Part-Number: P11510-07
Log hard disk: Available
Hostname: lab-FGT
Operation Mode: NAT
Current virtual domain: root
Max number of virtual domains: 10
Virtual domains status: 1 in NAT mode, 0 in TP mode
Virtual domain configuration: disable
FIPS-CC mode: disable
Current HA mode: standalone
Branch point: 0682
Release Version Information: GA
FortiOS x86-64: Yes
System time: Thu June  25 06:08:45 2025

Additional note:

Use the compatibility tool to check the compatibility of FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager firmware in cases where it is deployed with FortiGates.

Verify the compatibility with the installed FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer. This must be upgraded before the FortiGate can be fully compatible. The upgrade path is: FortiManager -> FortiAnalyzer -> FortiGate.

Related article:

Technical Tip: FortiGate/FortiOS Upgrade Path