Technical Tip: Migrating from an older FortiGate d...

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Description

This article describes how to convert a FortiGate configuration file without the FortiConverter portal.

Scope

FortiGate 7.4.0 and above.

Solution

After logging in to the FortiGate device, the following screen appears.

Upload the config file to whichever file is needed to be converted first.

Afterwards, follow the steps in this guide to complete the migration.

Note: The source and destination firewall should be under the same FortiCare account and should have internet access for a successful migration.

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Technical Tip: Migrating from an older FortiGate device to a new FortiGate device directly from the FortiGate GUI without having to access the FortiConverter portal