Go to S ys t e m > Dashboard > Status and locate the S ys t e m Information widget.Ģ. In case you need to restore your FortiGate configuration, you should always back up the configuration before installing new firmware.ġ. Only FortiGate admin users and administrators whose access profiles contain system read and write privileges can change the FortiGate firmware. Installing new firmware without reviewing release notes or testing the firmware may result in changes to settings or unexpected issues. Test the new firmware until you are satisfied that it applies to your configuration.For more information, see Firmware on page 2321. Backup the current configuration, including local certificates.Review the Supported Upgrade Paths document to make sure the upgrade from your current image to the desired new image is supported.Review the Release Notes for a new firmware release.
īefore you install any new firmware, be sure to follow the steps below: After you have registered your FortiGate unit, you can download firmware updates from the support web site. Fortinet periodically updates the FortiGate firmware to include new features and resolve important issues.
