How to Install & Configure FortiClient VPN
If you need to install FortiClient VPN Client on a personally-owned computer or device, please use the appropriate link below to download the correct installer:
- Windows: https://links.fortinet.com/forticlient/win/vpnagent
- macOS: https://links.fortinet.com/forticlient/mac/vpnagent
- Linux: https://links.fortinet.com/forticlient/deb/vpnagent
- Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fortinet.forticlient_vpn
- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/forticlient-vpn/id1475674905
Installation instructions for PCs or Macs :
- Ensure that the FortClient version installed is 7.x.x
- Once installed, open FortiClient, accept the agreement, and click "Configure VPN"
- Make sure SSL-VPN is selected
- For Connection Name, enter Taylor
- For Remote Gateway, enter vpn.taylor.edu
- Check the box labeled “Enable Single Sign On (SSO) for VPN Tunnnel”
- Check the box labeled “Use external browser as user-agent for saml user authentication”
- Click Save
Installation instructions for Mobile Devices:
- Once the app is installed, open the FortiClient VPN app
- Select "+ New VPN"
- For VPN Name, enter Taylor
- For VPN Type, chose SSL VPN
- Tap Create
- Select Server, and enter vpn.taylor.edu, then tap OK
- Change “Single Sign On” to Enabled
- Tap the back button