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The FortiManager can be used as FDS: FortiGuard Distribution Server, as explained here: Configuring devices to use the built-in FDS.
In case the FortiManager is activated with a trial license, the FDS service does not work.
Following the Troubleshooting procedure indicated here: Technical Tip: Verifying FortiGuard connectivity on FortiManager.
In the output of the command: diagnose fmupdate view-linkd-log fds.
The following error message will be displayed:
2026/01/20_16:38:25.466 warn fds_svrd[6719]: __update_fmg_lic_status: FMG-VMTM<output omitted> FDS service DISABLED as FMG has NO VALID contract
And logging to the FortiCloud Account where the FortiManager trial license was registered, going to: Product -> Product List and selecting the Serial Number of the FortiManager, the ENTITLEMENT Section is empty, it is necessary to have the 'Firmware & General Updates' option to use the FortiManager as FDS.
How to change the FortiManager license, after a new non-trial license was registered in the FortiCloud account, is explained here: Upgrading to an add-on license.
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