> Chapter 28 - VM Installation > FortiGate VM Initial Configuration
FortiGate VM Initial Configuration
Before you can connect to the FortiGate VM web-based manager you must configure a network interface in the FortiGate VM console. Once an interface with administrative access is configured, you can connect to the FortiGate VM web-based Manager and upload the FortiGate VM license file that you downloaded from the Customer Service & Support website.
The following topics are included in this section: