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How to Download and Install FortiClient VPN for Your Windows PC

1. Download the FortiClient VPN Installer

FortiClient VPN Download

2. Install FortiClient VPN

  • Run the downloaded FortiClient installer.
  • Accept the license agreement when prompted.
  • Click Next through the options until the installation completes.
  • Click Finish when the installer finishes.

Install FortiClient

3. Launch FortiClient VPN

  • Look for a blue shield icon in your desktop tray (bottom-right corner).
  • Click the icon and select Open FortiClient Console from the popup menu.

4. Configure the VPN

  • When FortiClient starts, select the checkbox for the terms and click I accept.
  • On the following popup, click the link that says Configure VPN.

Configure VPN

5. Enter the VPN Configuration Details

  • Fill in the configuration options as shown in the image.
  • Save the configuration.

Configuration details

6. Connect to the VPN

  • Enter your password.
  • Click Connect.

Connect to vpn

7. Verify the VPN Connection

  • Once your VPN is successfully connected, a lock icon will appear on the FortiClient shield in your browser tray.
  • You are now able to access your server through the VPN connection .

FortiClient VPN Connection

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jessiccaa • Edited

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