Click the download icon (arrow down) next to the firmware file. The file name will look like:
FGT_60F-v7.0.17-FORTINET-out.encrypt
Also download the checksum file (same name + .md5 or .sha256).
If your FortiGate has an expired license, you have three options:
You cannot legally download firmware without a contract. If you found a “free download” via a Google Drive link, assume it is malicious.
You will see a list of releases. Use the filters:
| Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | | Security: Login required; files are signed. | Complexity: Upgrade paths are often multi-step and confusing. | | Documentation: Release notes are extremely detailed. | Size: Firmware files are large; uploading to remote sites via slow WAN links is time-consuming. | | Stability: "Mature" branches offer enterprise-grade reliability. | Licensing: You are cut off from updates if your FortiCare license expires. |