Custom FortiClient Installations The FortiClient Configurator tool FortiClient is the recommended method of creating customized FortiClient installation files. You can also customize which modules are displayed in the FortiClient dashboard in the FortiClient Profile.

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This will allow you to activate any of the modules at a later date without needing to re-install FortiClient. Any changes made to the FortiClient Profile are pushed to registered clients. When creating VPN only installation files, you cannot enable other modules in the FortiClient Profile as only the VPN module is installed. When deploying a custom FortiClient XML configuration, use the advanced FortiClient Profile options in FortiGate to ensure the FortiClient Profile settings do not overwrite your custom XML settings. For more information, see the FortiClient XML Reference and the CLI Reference forFortiOS. The FortiClient Configurator tool is included with the FortiClient Tools file in FortiClient 5.2.

This file is only available on the Customer Service & Support portal and is located in the same file directory as the FortiClient images. The Configurator tool requires activation with a license file. Ensure that you have completed the following steps prior to logging in to your FortiCare product web portal: • Purchased FortiClient Registration License l Activated the FortiClient license on a FortiGate This video explains how to purchase and apply a FortiClient License: This chapter contains the following sections: • Download the license file l Create a custom installer l Custom installation packages l Advanced FortiClient profiles Download the license file To retrieve your license file: • Go to and log in to your FortiCare account. • Under Asset select Manage/View Products.

Select the FortiGate device that has the FortiClient registration license activated. You will see the Get the Key File link in the Available Key(s) • Click the link and download license file to your management computer. This file will be needed each time you use the FortiClient Configurator tool.

Create a custom installer Fortinet offers a repacking tool for both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. The following section provides instructions on creating a custom installer file using the FortiClient Configurator tool.

When selecting to install custom features, only modules selected are installed. To enable other features you will need to uninstall FortiClient, and reinstall an MSI file with these features included in the installer.

FortiClient (Windows) Configurator tool To create a custom installer using the FortiClient Configurator tool: • Unzip the FortiClientTools file, select the FortiClientConfigurator file folder, and double-click the exe application file to launch the tool. The tool opens at the Welcome page.

Licensed Licensed mode requires a FortiClient license file. Trial In FortiClient 5.4, the FortiClient Configurator tool can be used in trial mode. In trial mode, all online updates are disabled.

The trial installer is intended to be deployed in a test environment. • Browse and select the FortiClient Configurator Activation Key file (.lic) on your management computer. • After entering the FortiClient Configurator license, select Next. The Configuration File page is displayed. Select Config File (optional) The configuration file (.conf,.sconf) settings will be included in the installer file. Password If the configuration file is encrypted (.sconf), enter the password used to encrypt the file.

You can use an XML editor to make changes to the FortiClient configuration file. For more information on FortiClient XML configuration, see the FortiClient XML Reference in the Fortinet Document Library,. • Browse and select the FortiClient configuration file on your management computer. This is an optional step. Download ie. If you do not want to import settings from a configuration file, select Skip to continue. The Settings page is displayed. The following options are available for custom installations: Features to Install Everything All Security and VPN components will be installed.

Client security only Only AntiVirus, Web Filtering, and Application Firewall will be installed. VPN only Only VPN components (IPsec and SSL) will be installed. Other Select one of the following from the drop-down list: l AntiVirus & Web Filtering only l Web Filtering only l Application Firewall only l Application Firewall & Web Filtering only l Web Filtering, VPN and Application Firewall l Single Sign-On mobility agent only Options Desktop Shortcut Select to create a FortiClient desktop icon. Start Menu Select to add FortiClient to the start menu.

Enable Software Update Select to enable software updates. This option is disabled when Rebrand FortiClient is selected.