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FortiGate Syslog Configuration

Configure FortiGate firewall syslog forwarding to Logger.

System Requirements

Our software supports FortiOS 5.2.6 and above FortiGate Firmware versions.

Note: For Hotspot and other advanced features, FortiOS 5.6.0 and above is recommended.

Configuration Steps

FortiOS 5.4.0 and Below

For FortiGate Firmware 5.4.0 and below, enter these commands via console:

config log syslogd setting
set status enable
set server LOGGER_IP_ADDRESS
end

FortiOS 5.6.0 and Above

For newer versions, you can also configure via GUI:

  1. Navigate to Log & Report > Log Settings
  2. Enable Send Logs to Syslog
  3. Enter Logger server IP address
  4. Save configuration

Default Syslog Configuration

General syslog configuration guide for data sources.

Palo Alto Syslog Configuration

Configure Palo Alto firewall syslog forwarding to Logger.