# Fortinet FortiClient EMS

## Connection Requirements

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### IP

IP address of the FortiClient EMS.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Port

Port number (optional, default: 8443).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Username

The username which OctoXLabs CSAM PLATFORM Asset will use to fetch data from FortiClient EMS. The user must have "Read-only administrator" rights on FortiClient EMS to read details.

{% hint style="info" %}
You can follow these steps to create a user with API access:

* Go to Administration > Admin Roles.
* Click Add.
* Enter the details in the remaining fields.
* Configure the permissions as "Read-only administrator".
* Click Save.
  {% endhint %}
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Password

The password of the provided username.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### SSL

Use SSL for connection (optional, default: Encrypted).
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Please perform a connection test to ensure there is a valid connection to the host.\
When the discovery operation is finalized, you will be able to see the details on the Assets page.
{% endhint %}


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