FortiClient 7.4.3 on macOS 15 Sequoia – Automation/TCC permission not triggered, SSO fails

[munk3y_]

Hi everyone,

I’m running into an issue with FortiClient VPN Only 7.4.3 (VPN with SSO/EMS support) on macOS 15 Sequoia (15.6).

What’s happening:

• The VPN requires SSO via web browser (SAML) + 2FA.

• On macOS 15 Sequoia, FortiClient never triggers the required Automation (AppleEvents) TCC permission.

• I have reset TCC (tccutil reset AppleEvents com.fortinet.FortiClient), reinstalled the app, and checked Automation, Accessibility, and Full Disk Access settings — nothing changes.

• Without the Automation permission, the embedded SSO browser cannot complete login, and the VPN connection fails.

Environment:

Personal Mac (non-supervised, no MDM)

• FortiClient 7.4.3 (VPN + SSO)

• Tested: full uninstall/reinstall, TCC reset, permissions check — still no Automation prompt

Questions for the community:

1. Has anyone managed to get SSO working with FortiClient on macOS 15 Sequoia without MDM/supervision?

2. Is there an older version (e.g., 7.2.x) that still works on macOS 15 for SSO?

3. Any info on when macOS 15 Sequoia will be officially supported?

Happy to share logs (/Library/Logs/Fortinet, Console.app) if needed.

Thanks in advance for any help or workarounds!

[Anthony_E]

Hello,

Thank you for using the Community Forum. I will seek to get you an answer or help. We will reply to this thread with an update as soon as possible.

Thanks,

[btan]

Hi there,

Personally I do not see any SAML VPN reported issue on macOS 15 related to TCC permission. By right, when FortiClient (aka FCT) is first installed, it asks for FortiTray/VPN-proxy extension permission already.

To my knowledge, FCT does not require permission in [macOS -> System settings -> Privacy & Security -> Automation] to perform SAML VPN. FCT does not need to show up in here.

If somehow FCT 7.4.3 does not work for you, perhaps you can try FCT 7.0.11.

[munk3y_]

Hi Bon,

Thanks for clarifying — that helps a lot. Since you mentioned FortiClient 7.0.11 as an alternative, could you please share the official Fortinet download link for that version? I only see the latest 7.4.x releases on the public download site, so I’m not sure where to find older builds.

Appreciate your guidance!

[btan · Accepted solution]

Hello,

Sorry typo, I meant to say FCT 7.2.11.
You can download macOS FCT 7.2.11 VPN-only here:
https://www.transfernow.net/dl/macosvpn7211

Link is valid for 7 days only.

[munk3y_]

Hi,

This version fixed my SSO connection.

Thank !!!

Best regards