Technical Tip: Importing address objects and creating groups using scripts

[carabhavi]

Description

This article explains how to create a script file to import the address objects in FortiGate and create groups.

Scope

FortiGate.

Solution

By using bulk command option, the address objects can be imported to a group, the same can be done under System -> Config -> Advanced -> Scripts -> Execute Script from

Imported file should have a correct syntax when uploading.

When a script file is imported, the configuration should match the correct syntax, for example by importing a firewall address objects as below:

config firewall address
    edit 1.1.1.1
        set subnet 1.1.1.1/32
    next
    edit 1.1.1.2
       set subnet 1.1.1.2/32
    next
end

config firewall addrgrp
    edit test-grp
        set member 1.1.1.1 1.1.1.2
    next
end

Save the file with the extension .txt and import it under System -> Advanced -> Configuration Scripts -> Upload and run a new script -> Browse then select the file.

In v7.2.x and v7.4.x run the configuration script from right side top hand side under Admin -> Configuration > Scripts.