Locate the file on the local computer and select the firmware image file.In the next screen, select the 'Browse' or 'Upload Firmware' button.
Never perform firmware upgrade over the Internet. Note: Always upgrade the firmware from a local copy. To upgrade the firmware using the web-based manager. Failure to follow a valid upgrade path will cause issues. Under 'select product' on the firmware download page, make sure to pick the correct product and version, then select the destination version and then select 'go'. After downloading, review the special notices, upgrade information, product integration and support, resolved issue, known issues and limitationsĪlso, check the upgrade path tool for a correct upgrade path. It is important to read the release notes which are as well available from the Fortinet Customer Service & Support site ( ) at the same location from where the firmware image was downloaded. FortiGate administrators whose access profiles contain system configuration read and write privileges and the FortiGate admin user can change the FortiGate firmware.ĭownload the most recent firmware build from the Fortinet Technical Support web site at. This article describes how to upgrade FortiGate firmware.
