Once the VM boots, use these default credentials to log in via the console: : admin Password : (leave blank) [ 26 ]
You can now open a web browser on a device within the same network segment and navigate to https://192.168.1.99 to access the FortiOS dashboard, upload your license file, and begin configuring your security policies.
This file is distributed as a . After downloading, you must unzip it to find the core disk image, typically named fortios.qcow2 . This QCOW2 file (QEMU Copy-On-Write version 2) is the virtual hard disk that contains the FortiOS operating system and initial configuration.
: Covered by the downloaded QCOW2 file (contains the boot sector and FortiOS system files). Once the VM boots, use these default credentials
To download the FGT VM64 KVM-V7.4.7.M-build2731-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2 file, follow these steps:
Download the .zip archive to your local administration workstation or management jumpbox. Step 4: Extract and Verify the Hash
In the top navigation menu, hover over or Services and select Firmware Download . Set the product dropdown menu to FortiGate . Click on the Download tab to browse the file directory. Navigating to the Specific Build This QCOW2 file (QEMU Copy-On-Write version 2) is
Compare the generated string with the hash provided on the Fortinet Support Portal. If they do not match exactly, delete the file and download it again. Prerequisites for KVM Deployment
Proxmox is a popular KVM-based hypervisor.
To ensure security and license validity, you should always obtain FortiGate firmware directly from official sources. : Log in to the Fortinet Customer Service & Support site. Navigate to Support > VM Images . Select FortiGate as the Product and KVM as the Platform. Choose version 7.4.7 to find the deployment package. Step 4: Extract and Verify the Hash In
The file is the virtual appliance image for FortiGate VM64 running on the KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) hypervisor. This specific version, 7.4.7 (Build 2731) , was released in January 2025 as part of the FortiOS 7.4 Maturity (M) release cycle. How to Securely Download the Image
Most users use this .qcow2 file for network simulation. Below is the workflow for the most popular platforms: