Chapter 2 Getting Started : Basic Administration : Configuration Backups : Backing up the configuration using the web-based manager
  
Backing up the configuration using the web-based manager
1. Go to System > Dashboard > Status.
2. On the System Information widget, select Backup for the System Configuration.
3. Select to backup to your Local PC or to a USB key.
The USB Disk option will be grayed out if no USB drive is inserted in the USB port. You can also backup to the FortiManager using the CLI.
4. If VDOMs are enabled, select to backup the entire FortiGate configuration (Full Config) or only a specific VDOM configuration (VDOM Config).
5. If backing up a VDOM configuration, select the VDOM name from the list.
6. Select Encrypt configuration file.
Encryption must be enabled on the backup file to back up VPN certificates.
7. Enter a password and enter it again to confirm it. You will need this password to restore the file.
8. Select Backup.
9. The web browser will prompt you for a location to save the configuration file. The configuration file will have a .conf extension.