The evaluation license does not expire after 15 or 30 days anymore. It runs indefinitely.

The Legal, Free Alternative: Fortinet’s Permanent Evaluation License

To get started with a safe, official, and legal FortiGate VM, follow these steps:

Setting up a legitimate free evaluation unit requires a verified Fortinet account and takes under 15 minutes. Step 1: Create a Free Fortinet Account

To use the FortiGate VM, users need to obtain a valid license key. The license key activates the full features of the FortiGate VM, allowing users to take advantage of its comprehensive security capabilities. The licensing model typically involves a subscription-based approach, where users pay for the features and support they require.

Head over to the portal ( ://fortinet.com ). Click Register to create a new account.

Supports low-encryption (no strong crypto/3DES/AES unless an encryption license is added, though standard HTTPS administration works).

This license is strictly for non-production use (labs, testing, or exam prep) and has the following resource caps: Resources: Maximum of 1 vCPU and 2 GB of RAM.