Accessing the QAD VPN in FortiClient

Creation date: 5/8/2026 3:00 PM    Updated: 7/31/2026 11:02 AM   qad vpn
The QAD VPN is available to users who are Off-Fabric (not at a Genesis/Smart Chemical location)
To access and start the QAD VPN in FortiClient, please perform the following steps:
  1.  Double Click the FortiClient icon on your desktop.

    If you do not see the icon on your desktop, click the up arrow ( ^ ) to the left of the system tray in the lower right-hand corner of your screen.
  2. Once your FortiClient console loads, click the Remote Access tab on the left and the following screen will appear:
  3. Click on the Connect button.  The VPN should connect and the console will disappear.
  4. At this point you may start QAD and proceed as usual.