If your testing is successful, upgrading to a licensed version is seamless. You do not need to reinstall the VM. You simply purchase a license (such as a or S-Series subscription), upload the license file (.lic) via the dashboard, and the resource restrictions (CPU/RAM caps) will be lifted instantly.
The trial does not have a time-based "kill switch" for the basic firewall functions. fortigate vm license trial
Fortinet offers a "permanent" free trial tier for its virtual appliances. Unlike older versions that expired after 15 or 30 days, the modern FortiGate VM trial allows for ongoing use with specific performance and feature limitations. This makes it ideal for learning, configuration testing, and small-scale proof-of-concepts. Key Features of the Trial License: If your testing is successful, upgrading to a
To encourage users to upgrade to a licensed version for production, the free trial comes with several constraints: The trial does not have a time-based "kill
If you are looking to test-drive enterprise-grade security in a virtualized environment, the is the best place to start. Whether you’re a network engineer labs-testing a new topology or a business evaluating Fortinet’s Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities, the free trial offers a risk-free way to explore the FortiOS ecosystem.