# VPN Client Installation

#### Requirements

- VPN Configuration File
- Username
- Password

#### Install FortiClient

Download latest FortiClient Release from [https://www.fortinet.com/de/support/product-downloads](https://www.fortinet.com/de/support/product-downloads)

<p class="callout warning">Only Download the "VPN-only Version" !</p>

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Run and complete the Setup after downloading

#### Importing VPN Configuration

##### Launch “FortiClient” after installing

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##### Click on the “Cog” Icon in the top right corner

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Click on the “Lock” icon in the top left corner to unlock the System Configuration Import ("Wiederherstellen" Button the the Screenshot)

Click “Wiederherstellen and select your Configuration File”

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5\. (Optional) If your Configuration File is encrypted, enter your Password provided to you by your Administrator

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Click on the “Home” Icon in the top left, enter your Username and Password to connect

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