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FortiClient 6.0 (Legacy) on Windows Pc

Developed By: Fortinet

License: Free

Rating: 4,5/5 - 4.599 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 6.0.3.0197
Size 20.3 MB
Release Date November 14, 19
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about networks. [see more (12)]

What's New:
Branding update. [see more]

Description from Developer:
The FortiClient v6.0 Endpoint Security (Legacy) App allows you to securely connect to FortiGate (over IPSEC or SSL VPN) running v6.0 and supports Web Security features that help pr... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download FortiClient 6.0 (Legacy) and install on Windows PC. FortiClient 6.0 (Legacy) is free Tools app, developed by Fortinet. Latest version of FortiClient 6.0 (Legacy) is 6.0.3.0197, was released on 2019-11-14 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500,000. Overall rating of FortiClient 6.0 (Legacy) is 4,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 4,599 users, 238 users had rated it 5*, 3,293 users had rated it 1*.

How to install FortiClient 6.0 (Legacy) on Windows?

Instruction on how to install FortiClient 6.0 (Legacy) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install FortiClient 6.0 (Legacy) 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 6.0 (Legacy) 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 6.0 (Legacy)" 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 6.0 (Legacy) 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 6.0 (Legacy)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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The FortiClient v6.0 Endpoint Security (Legacy) App allows you to securely connect to FortiGate (over IPSEC or SSL VPN) running v6.0 and supports Web Security features that help protect your phone or tablet from malicious websites, or block unwanted web content.

Supported Features

- Web Security (helps block malicious sites, or other unwanted website access)
- IPSec and SSLVPN “Tunnel Mode”
- 2-factor Authentication using FortiToken
- Client Certificates
- VPN always-up & auto-connect Support
- IPSec local ID Support
- English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean Language Support
- Endpoint Provisioning / Central Management
- UI Enhancements


FortiClient 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. Your connection will be fully encrypted and all traffic will be sent over the secure tunnel. Endpoint Control feature can be used to provision the clients remotely using the FortiGate device. Web Security feature helps keep your phone safe from malware sites or other web content (adult, gambling, etc).

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

Please Note: Android OS v5.0 and newer are supported. Because of Android OS bug the VPN functionality will NOT work on Android OS v4.4.0, 4.4.1 and v4.4.2. FortiOS v6.0 is supported.

For any feedback or issues you may contact us at android@fortinet.com
Branding update.
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 an application to read from external storage.
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.