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How to configure SSL-VPN on FortiGate Firewall

To configure SSL-VPN on FortiGate Firewall

Introduction:

FortiGate firewalls are purpose-built security processers that allow the industry's best threat security and performance for SSL-encrypted traffic by implementing granular visibility of applications, users, and IoT devices that are designed to identify issues quickly and intuitively. In this tutorial, we see how to configure SSL-VPN on FortiGate.

Configuration:

Login to FortiGate: Dashboard page of FortiGate: Goto User Definition and Create new:

Once completed open User Groups and create a new group: After that goto address and check the default address: Then open SSL-VPN settings and configure the settings:

Once completed goto SSL-VPN policies and create a new policy: With this method configuration of SSL-VPN on FortiGate Firewall comes to an end.

Tag : SSL VPN FortiGate
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port 443.By default, the system uses port 443, which is the default port for HTTPS/SSL traffic. Even though a port number is required you can set any TCP port for communications. Note: The SSL VPN client requires the IP address and port configured here to be reachable from your remote users' client systems.
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