Description
This article describes how to rename the FortiGate 'hostname'.
Scope
FortiGate.
Solution
By default, the name (Host Name) of a FortiGate unit is the model number of the unit or the serial number.
Change the name to something easier to identify if the user has multiple FortiGate units.
From the GUI.
Go to System -> Settings -> Host name, select 'Change' for the hostname and 'Apply'.
From CLI.
To change the hostname of the firewall, it is possible to enter the following command:
config sys global
set hostname <Hostname> <----- Specify the hostname.
end
Once the hostname is changed, the information on the Dashboard is visible:
Note: There is no general impact of changing the hostname of the FortiGate on FortiManager, as FortiGate is identified by its unique serial number and management IP address, not hostname.
