| Description |
This article describes the issue with missing SSL VPN process from /var/run directory in CLI, from GUI after enabling SSL VPN.
The SSL VPN process cannot be added directly to the /var/log directory. Rebooting or upgrading firmware can also not fix the issue. |
| Scope | All versions. |
| Solution |
By default, FortiGate cannot open PID for SSL VPN daemon even after enabling SSL VPN. To start the process, configure at least a firewall policy using ssl.root as the source interface. Once it is created, the process will start showing up in GUI and CLI.
SSL VPN process can be seen in CLI and GUI:
To find the process ID, refer to the following articles: Technical Tip: Find and restart/kill a process on a FortiGate by the process ID (PID) via pidof |
