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In this video, you’ll learn how to configure hair-pinning on a FortiGate. This workaround provides users with a continuous method of access whether they’re on the inside or the outside of the firewall, and maintains the existing security of the network.

Note: In the Results section, it’s the external IP that is entered along with the appropriate port number to test hair-pinning. The audio should say “to reach the internal server” not “enter the IP of the internal server”.

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