It is a best practice to run this command in the CLI to ensure that FortiGuard services (AV/IPS signatures) are up to date immediately following the upgrade.
Click on the menu at the top and select Firmware Download . Select FortiGate from the product dropdown list. Click on the Download tab. fortigate firmware download install
Launch a local TFTP server (like Tftpd64) on your computer and place the firmware .out file in the root directory. Open a CLI session (SSH or Console cable) to the FortiGate. It is a best practice to run this
There are two primary methods to install your downloaded firmware: directly through the Cloud/GUI path, or manually uploading the image file. Ensure you perform this during a scheduled maintenance window, as the firewall will stop passing traffic during the reboot cycles. Method 1: Automated Installation via FortiGuard Cloud (GUI) Click on the Download tab