Documented By: Roger
Updated On: 13 February 2020
How to install the FortiClient VPN software
Open the Internet Browser and go to this website https://www.forticlient.com/downloads
Click the “Download for Windows” button to download the FortiClient VPN software
Double-click the FortiClientOnlineInstaller.dmg to open the FortiClient Online Installer
After you’ve opened the FortiClient Online Installer, you may close the Internet Browser
Double-click the FortiClientUpdate installer to start the installation
Security Warning when opening applications downloaded from the Internet. Click Open
In FortiClient installation, main page, click Continue
Click Continue to accept the Software License Agreement
Click Agree to continue the installation
Lastly, click Install
Enter your Mac admin password to allow and proceed the installation
The FortiClient installation was completed successfully
How to setup the VPN profile in FortiClient software
Look for the FortiClient application in the Mac Application folder
Double-click the FortiClient icon to open the program
When in the FortiClient, click Remote Access
Select “Add a new connection”
Example
Connection Name: My Company’s VPN
Description: *Blank*
Remote Gateway: My Office IP Address
Customize Port: 10443
Client Certificate: None
Authentication – Check “Save login”
Username: Your username for VPN connection
Click “Save”
Enter the VPN login password and then click Connect
If there is a Server Certificate warning, click Continue
After you have connected to the office VPN successfully if it appears like this.
