Fortigate VM Evaluation License not working

[ekerls]

I can't get past the License Page... Can anyone help

[abarushka]

Hello,

There is a DNS error "dns resolve error" in the bottom of the last screenshot. You can check DNS settings in the CLI under "config system dns".

[piyush0011]

Hello @abarushka 

Can you please let me know more steps for "dns resolve error"

[gfleming]

You might do well to follow the instructions in the documentation: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate-private-cloud/7.2.0/vmware-esxi-administration-guide/61...

[arisjay]

I have tried the proper DNS setup but still couldn't get the license in. Same goes to I change to 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. But what I just realised, you need to make the port1 as DHCP so it can have internet connection?

[abarushka]

Hello,

IP address should be either assigned statically or dynamically. Internet connection is required in order to verify the license unless FortiManager is used to verify the license.