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FortiAuthenticator

Connection Requirements

1 - IP

IP address or hostname of the FortiAuthenticator appliance.

2 - Port

Management port number (optional, default: 443).

3 - Username

The administrator account used to access the REST API. It must have the Administrator role, with Web service access enabled and a valid e-mail address configured.

On the appliance, edit the admin user, enable Web service access and set a valid e-mail. The API Web Service Access Key is then e-mailed to that address.

4 - Password

The API Web Service Access Key e-mailed to the user above. This is not the administrator's GUI login password.

5 - Fetch Local Users

Collect local user accounts from the appliance (optional, default: Enabled).

6 - Fetch LDAP Users

Also collect remote LDAP/Active Directory users that have been imported into FortiAuthenticator (optional, default: Disabled).

7 - Fetch RADIUS Users

Also collect remote RADIUS users that have been imported into FortiAuthenticator (optional, default: Disabled).

8 - SSL

Use SSL for connection (optional, default: Encrypted).

9 - Timeout

The amount of time (in seconds) to wait for API responses. (default: 30)

Permissions Required

The admin profile must include Can view local users. To collect LDAP or RADIUS users, the matching view permissions for those user types are also required.

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