Register a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall in FortiCloud

Here's a link on how to register a FortiGate device in FortiCloud portal. This is an essential step in setting up a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) in order to get full access to Fortinet technical support (create ticket and firmware download) and FortiGuard services (AntiMalware, Antivirus, Web filter, etc).

This is a FortiGate 40F front chassis where you can find the status LED light.

The rear chassis has the power, console and Ethernet ports: 1, 2, 3, A and WAN.

You'll find the sticket for the initial local setup and FortiCloud key on the top chassis.

You can register a new FortiGate device in the FortiCloud portal. This is how the FortiCloud Asset Management dashboard looks like.

You can also navigate other FortiCloud services under Services.

 

You can navigate to various FortiCloud technical support under Support.

To register a new FortiGate device, go to My Assets > click Register More (upper right blue button).

Type the device serial number > select: A non-government user (for private company/enterprise) > click Next.

Type the FortiCloud Key > type a Production Description (optional) and Support Contract (optional) > select Fortinet Partner. (drop-down).

Read/scroll the End User License Agreement (EULA) > click Accept > click Next.

Read the Important Notice > click Accept > click Confirm.

Read the Product Info summary > click Done.