Forticlient 7.2.2 install on Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon [and Ubuntu 20.04+] (Solution provided)

[eamaro]

http://docs.fortinet.com/document/forticlient/7.2.2/linux-release-notes/213138/install-forticlient-l...

At this time Fortinet's documentation for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS doesn't work for Linux Mint / Ubuntu straight from the box.

Fortinet's repository doesn't have 'non-free' folder.

To solve it use the following steps, with the necessary changes marked in green:

To install on Ubuntu / Mint 21.2 Cinnamon:

1. Install the gpg key:

   wget -O - https://repo.fortinet.com/repo/forticlient/7.2/ubuntu/DEB-GPG-KEY | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/repo.fortinet.com.gpg

2. Create /etc/apt/sources.list.d/repo.fortinet.com.list with the following content:

   deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/repo.fortinet.com.gpg] https://repo.fortinet.com/repo/forticlient/7.2/ubuntu/ /stable multiverse

3. Update package lists:

   sudo apt-get update

4. Install FortiClient:

   sudo apt install forticlient

PS: As a matter of fact, these instructions are valid for Ubuntu / Debian, as the repository definition is the same.

[ebilcari]

Thanks for sharing, your findings will help others using this Linux distro.

[mtrento]

Hi ,

does fortinet provides a free (vpn only) vpn for linux ?
i'm still getting the Unlicenced trial  version on any repo i have tried. (7.0.11 & 7.2.4)

Thanks

[eamaro]

Hi,
Sorry but I don't know the answer.