System maintenance Backing up and Restoring
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5Select OK to restore all configuration files to the FortiGate unit.
The FortiGate unit restarts, loading the new configuration files.
6Reconnect to the web-based manager and review your configuration to confirm that
the uploaded configuration files have taken effect.
To back up individual categories
1Go to System > Maintenance > Backup & Restore.
2Select the Backup icon for the type of file you want to back up.
3Save the file.
To restore individual categories
1Go to System > Maintenance > Backup & Restore.
2Select the Restore icon for the type of file you want to restore.
3Enter the path and filename of the file, or select Browse and locate the file.
4Select OK.
If you restore the system configuration, the FortiGate unit restarts, loading the new
system settings. You should then reconnect to the web-based manager and review
your configuration to confirm that the uploaded system settings have taken effect.
5Select Return. (This step does not apply if you restore the system configuration.)
To back up VPN certificates
1Go to System > Maintenance > Backup & Restore.
2For VPN Certificates, All Certificates, select the Backup icon.
3Enter a password and select OK.
Retain the password. You will need it to restore the certificates.
4Save the file.
To restore VPN certificates
1Go to System > Maintenance > Backup & Restore.
2For VPN Certificates, All Certificates, select the Restore icon.
3Enter the password used when creating the backup file.
4Enter the path and filename of the backup file, or select Browse and locate the file.
5Select OK.