FortiGate Licensing, Subscription & Renewal Guide UAE

Understand FortiCare support, FortiGuard security services, FortiClient licensing and renewal planning before requesting a Fortinet quotation.

A FortiGate appliance and its subscriptions serve different purposes. The hardware provides the firewall platform, while support and security-service entitlements determine access to assistance, updates and subscribed protection features. The correct bundle depends on the exact appliance, deployment role, required security services and coverage period.

Match licences to the registered device. Renewals and subscriptions should be quoted against the exact FortiGate model, serial number, current entitlement and expiry date. Do not assume that a licence for one model can be transferred to another.

Common Fortinet licence components

FortiCare support

Support coverage can include technical assistance, firmware access and hardware-replacement service according to the purchased support level.

FortiGuard services

Security subscriptions can cover services such as intrusion prevention, web filtering, application control, antivirus and other threat-intelligence functions.

FortiClient

Endpoint and VPN requirements must be mapped to the required FortiClient edition, management architecture, user/device count and subscription term.

New purchase, renewal or upgrade?

Requirement	Information needed	Planning concern
New FortiGate deployment	Model, security functions, users, bandwidth and term	Select appliance and service bundle together
Subscription renewal	Serial number, contract/expiry details and desired term	Avoid an entitlement gap
Hardware refresh	Current configuration, traffic, VPNs and licences	Confirm migration and new-device registration
FortiClient project	Endpoints, features, EMS/management and term	Confirm the correct edition and quantity

Renewal checklist

Export the FortiGate model, serial number and support-contract details.
Confirm the present expiry date and required renewal term.
List the FortiGuard features currently used in policy.
Check whether the appliance still meets throughput, VPN and interface needs.
Allow time for procurement and entitlement activation before expiry.
Record the Fortinet account and registration ownership used by your organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Does a FortiGate work without a subscription?

The appliance can provide base firewall functions, but subscribed services, updates and support depend on valid entitlements. Required protection and compliance should drive the decision.

Can an expired FortiGate licence be renewed?

Renewal options depend on the device, entitlement history and Fortinet terms. Provide the serial number and expiry details for an accurate quotation.

Which FortiGate bundle should I buy?

Choose from the actual features you will operate, rather than selecting by bundle name alone. Document web filtering, IPS, malware protection, support and other service needs.

Request a Fortinet licence quotation

Send GNTME the FortiGate model, serial number, current expiry date, required services and preferred term for a UAE licensing or renewal quotation.

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