Configuring SSL VPN bookmarks and bookmark groups

Configuring a FortiGate SSL VPN

Figure 7: Monitor list: Tunnel-mode connection

Delete

If required, you can end a session/connection by selecting the Delete button in the row that corresponds to the connection.

Configuring SSL VPN bookmarks and bookmark groups

If you create a user account that permits web-only mode access, you can create hyperlinks to frequently accessed server applications that the user can use to start any session from the home page through the hyperlinks. The FortiGate unit forwards client requests to servers on the Internet or internal network. To use the web-portal applications, you add the URL, IP address, or name of the server application to the Bookmarks list. The bookmarks are available when the user starts an active SSL VPN session.

Viewing the SSL VPN bookmark list

You can display a list of all existing SSL VPN bookmarks created using the FortiGate unit. The list details the name of the bookmark, type of bookmark, and the link details.

To view the list of predefined SSL VPN bookmarks, go to VPN > SSL > Bookmark.

Figure 8: Bookmark list

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delete

Edit

Bookmark Name

The type/names of links to remote server applications and network

 

services.

Link

The URL, host, or folder of the bookmark link.

Delete and Edit

Delete or edit an entry in the list.

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See also

Configuring SSL VPN settings

Monitoring active SSL VPN sessions

Configuring SSL VPN bookmarks and bookmark groups

Configuring SSL VPN bookmarks

 

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FORTIOS V3.0 MR7 specifications

Fortinet's FortiOS v3.0 MR7 marks a significant advancement in network security and management, providing organizations with enhanced features, technologies, and characteristics to better protect their IT environments. This version of FortiOS is designed to facilitate comprehensive security and optimized performance, ensuring that organizations can safeguard their networks against evolving threats.

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