The default username is admin and there is no password . You will be prompted to set one immediately upon the first login.
To understand what you are downloading, the filename breaks down as follows: FortiGate VM64: 64-bit Virtual Machine
If you are downloading this for a lab or testing environment: fgtvm64kvmv723fbuild1262fortinetoutkvmqcow2 download link
Since FortiOS 7.2, Fortinet offers a "permanent" evaluation license for VMs. It has restricted features (low encryption, limited interfaces, and no FortiGuard updates), but it does not expire after 15 days like older versions.
To unlock the full potential of Build 1262, you must upload a valid .lic file obtained through a Fortinet partner. Deployment Quick Tips Once you have the .qcow2 file: The default username is admin and there is no password
Ensure you allocate at least 2GB of RAM and 1 vCPU for the initial boot.
The specific compilation number of that firmware release out.kvm.qcow2: The disk image format (QCOW2) used by KVM Where to Download The specific compilation number of that firmware release out
The specific string refers to a very particular technical image for a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW). If you are looking to download this specific build, Decoding the Filename