Fortigate Firmware Download Install =link= -

The FortiGate then backs up the configuration to the management computer, uploads the firmware image, upgrades to the new version, and restarts. The entire process takes a few minutes.

or for USB backup:

Locate your specific device model (e.g., FortiGate-60F) and click the HTTPS link in the far right column to download the .out file. Phase 3: Installing/Upgrading FortiGate Firmware fortigate firmware download install

If your FortiGate has direct, unrestricted internet access, it can fetch available versions directly from FortiGuard servers. Go to > Firmware & Registration . Look at the FortiOS Version section. Browse the available updates under the Latest Releases tab.

Click on your administrator username in the top-right corner. Select > Backup . The FortiGate then backs up the configuration to

Click on in the top menu and select Firmware Download . Select FortiGate from the product dropdown menu. Click on the Download tab.

Go to Log & Report > System Events to check for any critical configuration errors or daemon failures. Browse the available updates under the Latest Releases tab

Enter the following command, replacing [file_name] with your downloaded file: execute restore image tftp [file_name] [tftp_server_ip] Confirm: The system will prompt you to confirm. Type y . Phase 4: Post-Upgrade Verification

Happy updating!

Here is a look at what actually happens during a FortiGate firmware update and how to execute it cleanly.