Virus and attack definitions updates and registration

FortiCare Service Contracts

 

 

There are no special tunneling requirements if you have configured an override server address to connect to the FDN.

Push updates are not supported if the FortiGate must connect to the Internet through a proxy server.

Registering FortiGate units

After purchasing and installing a new FortiGate unit, you can register the unit using the web-based manager by going to System > Update > Support, or by using a web browser to connect to http://support.fortinet.com and selecting Product Registration.

Registration consists of entering your contact information and the serial numbers of the FortiGate units you or your organization have purchased. Registration is quick and easy. You can register multiple FortiGate units in a single session without re-entering your contact information.

Once registration is completed, Fortinet sends a Support Login user name and password to your email address. You can use this user name and password to log on to the Fortinet support web site to:

View your list of registered FortiGate units

Register additional FortiGate units

Add or change FortiCare Support Contract numbers for each FortiGate unit

View and change registration information

Download virus and attack definitions updates

Download firmware upgrades

Modify registration information after an RMA

Soon you will also be able to:

Access Fortinet user documentation

Access the Fortinet knowledge base

All registration information is stored in the Fortinet Customer Support database. This information is used to make sure that your registered FortiGate units can be kept up to date. All information is strictly confidential. Fortinet does not share this information with any third party organizations for any reason.

This section describes:

FortiCare Service Contracts

Registering the FortiGate unit

FortiCare Service Contracts

Owners of a new FortiGate unit are entitled to 90 days of technical support services. To continue receiving support services after the 90 day expiry date, you must purchase a FortiCare Support Contract from an authorized Fortinet reseller or distributor. Different levels of service are available so you can purchase the support that you need. For maximum network protection, Fortinet strongly recommends that all customers purchase a service contract that covers antivirus and attack definition updates. See your Fortinet reseller or distributor for details of packages and pricing.

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