Forticlient Upgrade To The Full Free Version To Access Additional Features And Receive Technical Support May 2026

Upgrade to FortiClient Full Free Version

Once you complete the FortiClient upgrade to the full free version, you may still need to register to actually receive technical support. Upgrade to FortiClient Full Free Version

Important distinction: The "Full Free Version" gives you access to Fortinet’s Community Support and Limited Email Support. For mission-critical phone support, you would need an EMS license, but the full free version allows you to submit a ticket via the Fortinet Support Portal. Once you complete the FortiClient upgrade to the

To Register:

Open FortiClient. Look at the left-hand navigation menu. In the VPN-only version, many icons (like "AntiVirus," "Web Filter," and "Vulnerability Scan") will be greyed out or have a lock icon. At the very bottom left of the dashboard, you should see a banner or a button labeled "Upgrade to Full Protection" or "Get Full Features." you would need an EMS license