Rename a FortiGate firewall

Last update: October 05 2026Open in Markdown

The instructions are valid for FortiOS versions 6.x and 7.x. If you have a different FortiOS version, you can find documentation for it in the upper-right corner of the FortiGate control panel or on the official FortiGate website.

Graphical interface

1. Connect to the firewall.
2. Go to System → Settings.
3. In the Host name field, specify the 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.