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FortiClient VPN on Windows Pc

Developed By: Fortinet

License: Free

Rating: 3,9/5 - 20.785 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 6.4.6.0507
Size 19 MB
Release Date April 27, 21
Category Business Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps. [see more (15)]

What's New:
What’s New:-Split-tunnel Negate bug fix-DTLS bug fixes-SSLVPN and SAML bug fixes [see more]

Description from Developer:
This Free FortiClient VPN App allows you to create a secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection using IPSec or SSL VPN "Tunnel Mode" connections between your Android... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download FortiClient VPN and install on Windows PC. FortiClient VPN is free Business app, developed by Fortinet. Latest version of FortiClient VPN is 6.4.6.0507, was released on 2021-04-27 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of FortiClient VPN is 3,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 20,785 users, 4,360 users had rated it 5*, 12,255 users had rated it 1*.

How to install FortiClient VPN on Windows?

Instruction on how to install FortiClient VPN on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install FortiClient VPN on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install FortiClient VPN using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "FortiClient VPN" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install FortiClient VPN on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "FortiClient VPN" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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This Free FortiClient VPN App allows you to create a secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection using IPSec or SSL VPN "Tunnel Mode" connections between your Android device and FortiGate Firewall. Your connection will be fully encrypted and all traffic will be sent over the secure tunnel.

This easy to use app supports both SSL and IPSec VPN with FortiToken support. The VPN features included in this free app are limited so upgrade to FortiClient - Fabric Agent for advanced functionality and technical support.

Supported Features

- IPSec and SSLVPN “Tunnel Mode”
- Two-factor Authentication using FortiToken
- Client Certificates
- English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean Language Support



Documentation Link: http://docs.fortinet.com/forticlient/admin-guides

Please Note: Android OS v5.0 and newer are supported.


For any feedback or issues, you may contact us at android@fortinet.com
What’s New:
-Split-tunnel Negate bug fix
-DTLS bug fixes
-SSLVPN and SAML bug fixes
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
This constant was deprecated in API level 8. The restartPackage(String] API is no longer supported.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to call killBackgroundProcesses(String].
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Required to be able to access the camera device.