License and Contract Status Check
We list FortiGuard and FortiCare end dates, the current bundle tier and registration status per serial number, and consolidate multi-device estates into a single license table.
Fortinet License Management
FortiGate License Renewal Service
We plan your FortiGuard security bundle (ATP, UTP, Enterprise Protection) and FortiCare support contract before they expire, procure them, register them to your appliance and verify that the services are actually updating again.
FortiGate license renewal extends the term of your appliance's FortiGuard security services (IPS, antivirus, web and DNS filtering) and its FortiCare support contract. Sora Yazılım handles it end to end: we check license status, recommend the right bundle and term for the appliance's role, procure the renewal, register it to the device and confirm that updates are flowing again.
An expired license does not switch a FortiGate off, but it removes most of its protection. Stateful firewalling, NAT, routing and VPN keep working; IPS signatures, the antivirus database and web categories stop updating, and the appliance soon becomes blind to new threats. When FortiCare lapses, access to technical support, hardware replacement (RMA) and FortiOS updates ends as well. We walk through the scenario in what happens when a FortiGate license expires.
A renewal involves two separate contracts, and their end dates can differ. FortiGuard is the subscription that carries Fortinet's threat intelligence to the appliance, sold in three tiers: Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) covers IPS, Anti-Malware Protection and Application Control; Unified Threat Protection (UTP) adds URL, DNS and video filtering plus botnet/C2 blocking; Enterprise Protection builds on UTP with Inline CASB, DLP, IoT Detection and Attack Surface Security. FortiCare is the support contract covering technical support, RMA and firmware access; according to Fortinet, all three FortiGuard bundles include FortiCare Premium. We compare the tiers in FortiGuard UTP vs ATP vs Enterprise Protection and the support levels in FortiCare Premium vs Elite.
Renewal time is the right moment to re-select the bundle for the job the appliance does today, rather than extending the old one by reflex. UTP usually fits an office whose users reach the internet through the FortiGate, ATP an internal segmentation or DMZ firewall, and Enterprise Protection an organization that must see SaaS, data and IoT traffic. Some services depend on the model and FortiOS version: according to a Fortinet data sheet footnote, for example, Inline CASB and Video Filtering are not available on the 40F series from FortiOS 7.4.4 onward. That is why our bundle recommendation always comes with the data sheet footnotes.
If you run several appliances, we recommend aligning the contracts to a common end date (co-termination). It does not lower the price by itself, but it removes the risk of one forgotten renewal switching services off and turns renewals into a single budget line. Contracts are available for 1, 3 and 5 years; the 12, 36 and 60 suffixes in Fortinet part numbers state the term in months. A multi-year term assumes the appliance will remain adequate in capacity and lifecycle for the whole period. Our complete FortiGate license renewal guide covers the full process.
Every renewal is also a "renew or replace" decision. Fortinet publishes end-of-sale and end-of-support dates for each model; a multi-year license for an appliance close to end of support, or for one that hits its CPU ceiling with SSL inspection enabled, is spending you will soon repeat. The FortiOS roadmap matters too: FortiOS 7.6 removed SSL VPN from entry-level models such as the 40F, 60F/61F and 90G/91G, and 7.6.3 (April 2025) replaced tunnel mode with IPsec VPN on every FortiGate model. We explain the criteria in what drives FortiGate pricing and the FortiOS 7.6 SSL VPN migration plan. If replacement is on the table, the 2026 SMB firewall selection guide is a good starting point, and current models are listed in our FortiGate catalog.
Sora Yazılım is an independent solution and procurement partner for Fortinet products. We do not publish fixed per-device prices: the renewal cost depends on model, bundle, term, support level, exchange rate and procurement timing, so every quote is prepared in writing for your specific appliances. For a general overview, see our FortiGate price list page.
Out of scope: a license renewal does not change the appliance configuration. Attaching newly licensed services to security profiles (for example web and DNS filtering when moving from ATP to UTP) is separate configuration work and is quoted separately. Hardware faults follow the vendor's RMA process, and routine firmware, backup and rule maintenance belongs to our Firewall Maintenance and Management Service.
Service Scope
What we do in a FortiGate license renewal
A renewal is more than an order line. We cover it in six areas, from the status check to verification.
FortiGuard Bundle Selection
ATP, UTP or Enterprise Protection based on the appliance's role in the network, or a single à-la-carte subscription when one service is all you need.
FortiCare Support Level
Where Premium is enough and where Elite (shorter response targets, access to LTS FortiOS releases) is justified, plus whether Priority RMA is needed where there is no HA.
Co-Termination and Renewal Calendar
A plan to align contracts that end on different dates to a single end date, and a reminder calendar that runs ahead of each expiry.
Renew-or-Replace Analysis
A reasoned report on whether renewing or refreshing the hardware is more economical, based on end-of-sale and end-of-support dates, capacity usage and FortiOS compatibility.
Procurement, Activation and Verification
Written quote, order, registration of the contract to the appliance serial number, and a check that the device has synced with FortiGuard and its signatures are current.
Our Approach
A clean renewal in 5 steps
The goal is the correct contract registered and active on the appliance before the end date. For licenses that have already expired, we follow the same sequence on a faster track.
- 01
Inventory and Status Check
We collect model, serial number, FortiOS version, current bundle and end dates. Output: a per-device license table.
- 02
Needs and Lifecycle Review
We review the appliance's role, capacity usage and end-of-support date, then recommend bundle, term and renew-or-replace.
- 03
Quote and Procurement
A written quote fixes bundle, term, FortiCare level and common end date; the order is placed once you approve.
- 04
Registration and Activation
The contract is registered to the appliance serial number in the FortiCare support portal, and the device syncs with FortiGuard servers.
- 05
Verification and Reminders
We confirm the new end dates and signature updates, then set up reminders ahead of the next expiry (for example at 90, 60 and 30 days).
What We Cover
Which license and support items does a renewal involve?
FortiGuard bundles
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)Unified Threat Protection (UTP)Enterprise ProtectionÀ-la-carte services
FortiCare support
FortiCare PremiumFortiCare EliteFortiCare Essential (entry models)Priority RMA
Contract terms
1 year (12 months)3 years (36 months)5 years (60 months)Co-termination
Management tools
FortiGate web interfaceFortiCare support portalFortiManagerFortiAnalyzer
Who It's For
When is this service most useful?
A single-appliance office with an expiry warning
A status check for a FortiGate whose bundle nobody remembers, followed by renewal with the right bundle and term before the end date.
Contracts ending in different months
A co-termination plan that aligns head-office and branch appliances to one end date and one renewal budget.
A license that expired long ago
Fast-tracked procurement and activation for an appliance whose services have stopped, followed by checks that signatures and security profiles really work.
A model approaching end of support
Analysis of whether replacing the appliance is cheaper than renewing it, and planning of the configuration move to a new FortiGate if needed.
An environment that cannot tolerate downtime
For a clinic, production line or branch running on a single appliance: weighing FortiCare Elite and Priority RMA against the cost of an outage.
Solutions We Pair With This
Which solution brands do we deploy alongside?
Global vendor solutions we position within this service scope.
Related Services
Services to combine with your renewal
Firewall Maintenance and Management Service
We run firmware planning, configuration backups, rule clean-up, HA and log checks for your firewall on a fixed schedule, with FortiGate as our focus, and can take over day-to-day operation as well.
DevOps and Infrastructure Management
CI/CD pipeline setup, container orchestration, observability and zero-downtime deployment processes that put your infrastructure on a modern foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions
FortiGate license renewal: common questions
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Does a FortiGate keep working after its license expires?
Yes, it does not shut down: firewalling, NAT, routing and VPN keep running. But once the FortiGuard subscription ends, IPS signatures, the antivirus database and web categories stop updating; once FortiCare ends, technical support, RMA and firmware access stop too. We do not recommend running an unlicensed FortiGate in production. More in what happens when a FortiGate license expires.
What is the difference between FortiGuard and FortiCare, and do I need to renew both?
FortiGuard is the threat-intelligence subscription behind services such as IPS, antivirus and web filtering; FortiCare is the support contract covering technical support, hardware replacement and firmware access. The ATP, UTP and Enterprise Protection bundles already include FortiCare Premium; appliances without a bundle need FortiCare renewed separately. See FortiCare vs FortiGuard renewal.
How do I check my license status and end dates?
End dates appear both on the FortiGuard license screen of the FortiGate web interface and in the FortiCare support portal account the appliance is registered to. If you have several appliances, just send us the serial numbers and we will return one table showing bundle, support level and end date for each. Step by step: checking and verifying FortiGate license status.
Should I renew ATP, UTP or Enterprise Protection?
It depends on the appliance's role: UTP for offices whose users reach the internet through the FortiGate, ATP for internal segmentation and DMZ firewalls, and Enterprise Protection where SaaS, DLP or IoT visibility is mandatory. We also check model- and FortiOS-specific limits in the data sheet footnotes.
Can I align several appliances to expire on the same date?
Yes, this is called co-termination: contracts are planned to end on one date, so renewals fall into a single calendar. Which terms and items are used to get there depends on the number of devices and their remaining terms; we confirm the method in writing at the quote stage.
Should I renew the license or buy a new FortiGate?
Renewal is usually more economical for an appliance with enough capacity, a distant end-of-support date and support for current FortiOS releases. For a device near end of support, or one that runs out of capacity with SSL inspection enabled, a new model consolidates hardware and licensing into one contract. See our renew or replace guide.
Can a license that expired long ago still be renewed?
Yes, expired contracts can be renewed. The date from which the new term starts depends on the vendor's current renewal policy, so we confirm the start date in writing when quoting. After activation we separately verify that the appliance is receiving signature and database updates.
What determines the price of a FortiGate license renewal?
Model, bundle tier, term (1, 3 or 5 years), FortiCare level, exchange rate and procurement timing set the cost, so there is no single list figure and we quote per appliance in writing. The factors are explained in what drives FortiGate pricing; for a general overview, see our FortiGate price list.
Quote Request
Let us prepare your renewal quote
Tell us the appliance model and, if you have them, the serial number or current end date. We will check the license status and send a written quote with a bundle and term recommendation.
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