Rename a FortiGate firewall

Last update: May 30 2026

The settings in this guide are current for FortiOS 6.x and 7.x versions. If you are using a different FortiOS version, you can find the documentation for it in the FortiGate control panel in the top right corner or on the official FortiGate website.

Graphical interface

1. Connect to the firewall.
2. Go to System → Settings.
3. In the Host name field, enter a new firewall name.
4. Click Apply.

CLI

1. Connect to the firewall.
2. Open the CLI.
3. Change the firewall name:

config system global
    set hostname <hostname>
end

Specify <hostname>, the new firewall name.