A: A subscription-based license provides access to Fortinet's security services for a specified period, while a perpetual license provides permanent access to the FortiGate VM's features, with optional support and updates.
Once registration is complete, a "License File Download" link will appear. Save the file (it will have a .lic extension) to your computer. 2. Obtaining a Free Evaluation License Fortigate Vm License Download
Before you download, identify which license model fits your needs: Fortigate Vm License Download
: It can take up to 30 minutes for Fortinet's registration servers to synchronize. If the license shows as "invalid" immediately after upload, wait and try again later. 2. Activating the Permanent Evaluation License Fortigate Vm License Download