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openfortivpn

OpenFortiVPN is a command line tool that allows users to connect to Fortinet's FortiGate VPN service. It is an open-source implementation of the Fortinet VPN protocol, providing secure remote access to corporate networks.

Being a command line tool, it runs in the terminal and requires manual input for commands and configurations. OpenFortiVPN supports various operating systems such as Linux, macOS, Windows, and BSD.

It offers encryption and authentication methods, such as SSL/TLS and X509 certificates, ensuring secure communication. The tool also supports IPv6 and can handle multiple VPN connections simultaneously.

OpenFortiVPN provides flexibility with customizations and can be integrated into scripts and other automation processes. It allows users to establish VPN connections to different FortiGate devices or VPN servers.

The tool is regularly maintained and updated by its community of developers, ensuring reliability and compatibility with the latest security protocols. OpenFortiVPN is licensed under the GNU General Public License, making it free and open for anyone to use, modify, and distribute.

List of commands for openfortivpn:

  • openfortivpn:tldr:0a7ff openfortivpn: Connect to a VPN with a username and password.
    $ openfortivpn --username=${username} --password=${password}
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  • openfortivpn:tldr:20173 openfortivpn: Connect to a VPN by specifying the host and port.
    $ openfortivpn ${host}:${port}
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  • openfortivpn:tldr:2132a openfortivpn: Connect to a VPN using a specific configuration file (defaults to `/etc/openfortivpn/config`).
    $ sudo openfortivpn --config=${path-to-config}
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  • openfortivpn:tldr:7dc00 openfortivpn: Trust a given gateway by passing in its certificate's sha256 sum.
    $ openfortivpn --trusted-cert=${sha256_sum}
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