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openfortivpn: Trust a given gateway by passing in its certificate's sha256 sum.
$ openfortivpn --trusted-cert=${sha256_sum}
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The command "openfortivpn --trusted-cert=${sha256_sum}" is used to establish a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection using the openfortivpn software with a specified trusted certificate.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "openfortivpn" is the name of the executable command or program.
  • "--trusted-cert=${sha256_sum}" is a command-line argument or option specifying the trusted certificate to be used for authentication.

In this case, "${sha256_sum}" represents a placeholder for the actual SHA-256 (Secure Hash Algorithm 256-bit) hash value of the certificate. The command is designed to be used within a script or command line environment where the certificate's SHA-256 hash is passed as a variable.

By providing the trusted certificate, openfortivpn can verify the authenticity of the VPN server. The sha256_sum value ensures that the received certificate matches the expected one, preventing potential security threats like man-in-the-middle attacks.

Overall, this command is used to initiate a VPN connection, making sure that the server's certificate is trusted and providing a secure and encrypted connection for communication.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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