After the reboot, log back into the GUI. You can check the license status on the under the System Information widget. It should display: License: Evaluation
You must have a registered account at fortinet.com. fortigate vm license trial install
get system status
Console access (recommended for first login): After the reboot, log back into the GUI
Installing a allows you to test the firewall's features on platforms like VMware or KVM without an immediate purchase. Recent versions (7.2+) feature a permanent trial mode that is activated directly through your FortiCloud account. 1. Prerequisites After the reboot