The SSL VPN portal enables remote users to access internal network resources through a secure channel using a web browser. FortiGate administrators can configure log in privileges for system users and which network resources are available to the users.

This step in the configuration of the SSL VPN tunnel sets up the infrastructure; the addressing, encryption, and certificates needed to make the initial connection to the FortiGate unit. This step also is where you set up what the remote user sees when the connection is successful. The portal view defines what resources are available to the remote users and what functionality they have on the network.