Fortinet FortiToken 310 in Dubai, UAE
FortiToken 310 is a physical USB smart-card token for storing and using PKI digital certificates. It is intended for certificate-based identity workflows where the private key should remain protected inside a dedicated hardware credential rather than being handled as an ordinary exportable file.
Before you request a quote
Share the number of users, the certificate authority or PKI environment, target applications, operating systems and required deployment date.
Current orderable pack sizes and regional availability should be confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed from older product listings.
Direct answer for buyers
Fortinet FortiToken 310 is a USB smart-card credential used for client certificate-based authentication and other PKI applications. It stores digital-certificate material and performs cryptographic operations on the token, helping organisations keep the associated private key in a dedicated hardware device. It may suit enterprises, government environments, professional services, administrators and other teams that already use or plan to use a certificate authority and PKI-based access controls. Before proceeding, confirm the exact application, supported operating system, middleware or API requirement, certificate enrolment process, number of users, current pack SKU and whether deployment assistance is required. FortiToken 310 should not be treated as an interchangeable substitute for an OTP token or FIDO security key because those products use different authentication methods.
What FortiToken 310 actually does
The token provides a physical place for PKI certificate credentials and cryptographic key operations. In a typical design, a user inserts the USB token into a computer, the operating system and approved middleware expose the certificate to an application, and the application presents that certificate as part of an authentication or signing workflow.
The important distinction is that FortiToken 310 is not simply a USB memory stick. Fortinet describes it as a smart-card USB token with onboard cryptographic functions, including key-pair generation, digital signature and verification, and encryption and decryption. That makes the device relevant where certificate possession is part of identity assurance.
Who should consider it
Consider FortiToken 310 when the organisation already understands why it needs client certificates or has a defined PKI project. Typical buyers include IT security teams, network administrators, identity architects, infrastructure managers and procurement teams supporting certificate-based VPN, network login, secure application access, digital signing or similar workflows.
If the requirement is instead a rotating one-time password, a mobile push prompt or a FIDO2 passwordless key, another FortiToken model may be more appropriate. FourTeck can help map the business requirement to the correct token type before a bill of materials is finalised.
Business problems this token can help address
Certificate credentials stored as files
Where policy requires stronger protection than an ordinary exportable certificate file, a hardware token can provide a dedicated location for the private key and related cryptographic operations.
Controlled access for selected users
A physical certificate credential can support access designs in which possession of the token is one part of proving a user’s identity before reaching a protected resource.
PKI application compatibility
Support for Microsoft CAPI/CNG, PKCS#11, PC/SC and smart-card interfaces gives organisations established integration paths, subject to application and operating-system validation.
Repeatable enterprise issuance
Organisations can build a managed process for enrolment, assignment, certificate lifecycle, user handover and recovery rather than distributing credentials informally.
Core capabilities in practical terms
Is FortiToken 310 the right fit?
| Requirement | Suitable when | Confirm before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Client certificate authentication | Your application or access policy can authenticate users through an X.509 client certificate. | Certificate authority, certificate template, trust chain and application support. |
| Portable hardware credential | Users need a removable USB token rather than a certificate stored only on one workstation. | USB access policy, endpoint restrictions and user custody procedure. |
| Windows, Linux or macOS usage | The target application can use the supported smart-card or cryptographic APIs on the required OS. | Exact OS version, application version and middleware requirement. |
| OTP or mobile push | FortiToken 310 is generally not the natural choice for a simple rotating OTP or mobile push workflow. | Compare FortiToken 210, FortiToken Mobile or other current authentication methods. |
| FIDO2/passwordless key | Choose a FIDO-oriented model when the application specifically requires FIDO2/U2F security-key behaviour. | Application protocol and current FortiToken 41x model options. |
Verified FortiToken 310 technical information
The values below reflect Fortinet’s FortiToken 310 data sheet. Application compatibility and current ordering should still be checked for the intended deployment.
| Brand | Fortinet |
| Product | FortiToken 310 |
| Product type | PKI smart-card USB token for certificate-based authentication |
| Supported operating systems | 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, Linux and macOS |
| APIs and interfaces | Microsoft CAPI, CNG, PKCS#11 v2.20, Microsoft Smart Card Minidriver, PC/SC and CCID |
| Standards listed | X.509 v3 certificate storage, SSL v3, IPSec, ISO 7816 1-4/8/9/12 and CCID |
| FIPS security level | FIPS 140-2 Level 3 |
| Cryptographic algorithms | RSA 2048-bit; ECDSA P-256 with SHA-256; AES 128/192/256-bit; SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384 and SHA-512, with FIPS-approved combinations specified by Fortinet |
| Cryptographic functions | Onboard key-pair generation, digital signature and verification, data encryption and decryption |
| Processor | 32-bit smart-card chip |
| Memory | 64 KB EEPROM |
| Endurance | At least 500,000 write/erase cycles; data retention more than 10 years |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 compliant; ISO 7816 / CCID interface |
| Power consumption | Less than 250 mW |
| Dimensions and weight | 53 × 16.5 × 8.5 mm; 6 g |
| Operating environment | 0°C to 60°C operating temperature; -20°C to 70°C storage temperature; 0% to 100% humidity without condensation |
| Certifications listed | FIPS 140-2 Level 3, CE, FCC, UKCA and ICES |
| License guidance | Fortinet documentation describes FortiToken 310 packs with a perpetual license for the PKI certificate/client software package; confirm current entitlement and support terms on the quote. |
| Current pack SKUs | The 2026 FortiToken ordering guide lists FTK-310-5, FTK-310-20 and FTK-310-100 for PKI-USB hardware-token packs. Confirm current regional orderability before purchase. |
Important ordering note: use the current pack list
Fortinet’s February 2024 FortiToken 310 data sheet documented pack SKUs for 5, 10, 20, 50 and 200 tokens. Fortinet’s May 2026 FortiToken ordering guide is newer and lists the PKI-USB FortiToken 310 as 5-pack, 20-pack and 100-pack options. Because ordering information can change independently of the core hardware specification, procurement teams should not copy a part number from an older reseller page or archived data sheet without validating it.
For a Dubai or UAE quotation, provide the required number of users and whether spare credentials are needed. FourTeck can then align the quantity with a current manufacturer pack size and discuss any remaining units required for replacement, staging or future onboarding. This avoids a common procurement problem: selecting the correct technology but the wrong commercial SKU.
Configuration, compatibility and scope dependencies
PKI certificate authority
A hardware token does not design the certificate policy for you. The issuing CA, certificate template, key usage, validity, revocation process and trust chain must match the target application and the organisation’s security policy.
Application support
The application must be able to use the token through a supported interface such as CAPI/CNG, PKCS#11 or a smart-card mechanism. Verify the exact application and version instead of assuming all certificate-aware software behaves identically.
Endpoint policy
Some enterprises restrict USB devices, smart-card services or middleware installation. Endpoint-control policies should therefore be reviewed before a broad rollout, especially for managed laptops, VDI environments and privileged workstations.
Certificate lifecycle
Plan enrolment, activation, renewal, revocation, lost-token handling, employee exit and replacement. The token may have a perpetual product license, but digital certificates themselves normally operate under a separately defined certificate lifecycle.
A practical purchase and deployment journey
Define the identity use case
Document what users are authenticating to, why a certificate is required and whether the token is a primary credential, additional factor or signing device.
Validate the technical path
Check operating system, smart-card services, middleware, application API, certificate authority and policy dependencies with a controlled pilot.
Select quantity and current SKU
Match the number of planned users and spares to current 5-, 20- or 100-pack ordering options, subject to current manufacturer availability.
Plan issuance and support
Create ownership, PIN, certificate enrolment, lost-token, revocation, renewal and support procedures before production rollout.
Hardware-protected PKI keys for controlled identity workflows
The main value of FortiToken 310 is not that it adds another object to the user’s keychain; it is that the private-key operation can be tied to a physical smart-card token. In a conventional certificate deployment, a certificate and private key may be generated or imported into a workstation certificate store. That can be appropriate for many use cases, but higher-control environments often want a credential whose private key is more difficult to copy or export. Fortinet states that FortiToken 310 performs key-pair generation and cryptographic operations onboard the device. For a buyer, this means the security design can make possession of the physical token part of the authentication or signing workflow.
This capability should be connected to a clearly defined identity policy. A token alone cannot determine who should receive a certificate, which applications may trust it, how long the certificate remains valid or what happens if the device is lost. Those decisions belong to the organisation’s PKI and access-control design. The certificate authority issues or manages the certificate, the application validates the certificate and trust chain, and operational procedures govern the user. FortiToken 310 sits within that larger system as the physical credential and cryptographic device.
For organisations evaluating the product in Dubai or the UAE, the sensible starting point is a small technical validation that mirrors the production environment. Test the intended certificate template, user account type, operating system, middleware, application and policy path. Confirm whether the target software requires a particular PKCS#11 library, uses the Windows certificate store through CAPI/CNG, or expects smart-card behaviour through PC/SC. A successful pilot provides far more confidence than ordering a large quantity based only on a specification table.
Integration across Windows, Linux and macOS environments
Fortinet lists 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, Linux and macOS support for FortiToken 310. The data sheet also identifies Microsoft CAPI and CNG, PKCS#11 v2.20, the Microsoft Smart Card Minidriver, PC/SC and CCID. These interfaces matter because they are the bridge between the physical token and the business application. A procurement decision should therefore include the software path, not only the hardware platform. Two applications running on the same operating system may interact with smart cards differently, and an application update can change the supported integration method.
Windows-heavy organisations may favour certificate-based workflows that integrate with Microsoft cryptographic services or smart-card components. Linux and macOS applications may instead use PKCS#11 or another compatible mechanism. The presence of an API in the Fortinet specification does not automatically certify every third-party application. Buyers should ask the application vendor or internal engineering team how the software consumes client certificates and whether the FortiToken middleware version has been validated with the required release.
Endpoint operations are equally important. Security controls may block removable devices, disable smart-card services, limit local software installation or restrict user access to certificate-management functions. A deployment plan should document what middleware is required, who can install it, how updates will be distributed and how help-desk teams will diagnose a token that is not detected. If virtual desktops, jump servers or remote application delivery are involved, USB redirection and smart-card passthrough should be tested explicitly rather than assumed.
Operational control matters as much as the device
A certificate token creates an asset that must be issued, tracked and eventually retired. The procurement quantity should account not only for active users but also for controlled spares, replacement procedures and future onboarding. If a user loses a token, the organisation needs a defined process to revoke the associated certificate and issue a replacement. If an employee changes role or leaves the organisation, the device and credential should be handled according to the identity lifecycle policy.
PIN policy and user education should be considered during rollout. Users need to understand that the token is an identity credential, not ordinary removable storage. Help-desk staff need a repeatable workflow for detection problems, PIN issues, certificate expiry and application errors. Security teams need visibility into certificate revocation and trust. Procurement teams need the current manufacturer SKU and quantity. When these responsibilities are allocated before rollout, the hardware becomes part of a manageable identity process rather than an isolated accessory.
FourTeck can help structure the pre-order conversation around these dependencies. That can include clarifying pack quantities, discussing the target application, identifying whether configuration support is required and separating token procurement from certificate-authority design or application-specific work. The final scope should be defined in the quotation so the buyer knows which tasks are included and which remain with the customer, application vendor or certificate-authority administrator.
Suitable business environments and use cases
PKI-based VPN access
Fortinet’s product material shows PKI-based VPN as an example. The exact VPN client, gateway policy, certificate trust and user-mapping design must be validated for the chosen deployment.
Network or workstation login
Where the operating system and identity design support certificate or smart-card login, the token can be part of a controlled user-authentication process. Domain and certificate-policy requirements should be reviewed first.
Digital signing
Applications that can access the token’s certificate and supported cryptographic interfaces may use it for digital signing. Confirm the document workflow, trust requirements and application compatibility.
Privileged administrator access
Security teams may use hardware certificates for selected privileged workflows where access policy requires a possession-based credential. The surrounding privileged-access design remains critical.
Secure email or certificate-aware applications
Certificate-enabled email or business applications may use a hardware token when they support the relevant certificate and cryptographic interfaces. Validate application versions and certificate usage before rollout.
Regulated or policy-driven environments
The token’s FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification may be relevant to organisations with defined cryptographic-control requirements, but buyers should confirm whether that certification meets their specific regulatory or internal policy obligation.
Integration and operational considerations
FortiToken 310 is commonly discussed alongside FortiGate and FortiAuthenticator, but its deployment model is different from OTP token assignment. Fortinet’s technical guidance explains that FortiToken 300/310 acts as a portable personal certificate store and is physically connected to the user’s computer for certificate-based authentication. It is not registered to a FortiGate or attached to a FortiGate user in the same way as other token models. Each token owner is expected to have a unique non-exportable certificate representing the user’s identity. This distinction is important for administrators who are familiar with FortiToken Mobile or hardware OTP tokens and assume the setup process is identical.
In a FortiGate-related design, the certificate may be used with a PKI peer or certificate-aware access policy. The firewall must trust the relevant issuing chain and the access policy must be configured to evaluate the client certificate correctly. For other applications, the same general principle applies: the server or application validates a certificate presented from the token according to its own trust and identity rules. FourTeck can discuss whether your requirement is primarily token procurement, FortiGate policy configuration, FortiAuthenticator-related certificate workflow or a broader PKI integration project.
When existing systems include endpoint-management tools, VDI, application publishing, endpoint security or USB-control policies, include those systems in the pilot. A token that works on an unmanaged test laptop may behave differently on a production endpoint with device-control restrictions. Document the complete path from user and token to workstation, middleware, certificate store, application, authentication server and protected resource. That approach reduces surprises after a bulk purchase.
Questions to resolve before ordering
Name the VPN, application, operating-system login, email workflow or signing application so compatibility can be checked.
Confirm the CA platform, certificate template, trust chain, enrolment method, validity and revocation process.
Current Fortinet ordering guidance uses 5-, 20- and 100-pack SKUs, so quantity planning affects the bill of materials.
Record Windows, Linux or macOS versions and whether VDI, remote sessions or hardened endpoint policies are involved.
Decide whether the requirement is supply only or should include testing, configuration assistance, certificate workflow guidance or rollout planning.
Define revocation, replacement, temporary access and user-verification procedures before the production deployment begins.
Procurement checklist
Use this checklist before requesting the final commercial offer.
How FourTeck can assist with FortiToken 310
FourTeck can help turn a general request for “FortiToken 310” into a clearer procurement requirement. The first step is to identify whether the buyer actually needs certificate-based PKI authentication, because Fortinet also offers OTP, mobile and FIDO-oriented token options with different behaviour. Once the technology is confirmed, FourTeck can review the number of users, current pack sizing, target application, operating systems and whether the quotation should include implementation assistance.
For organisations that already have a PKI environment, the discussion can focus on token quantity, application compatibility and rollout. For projects that are still defining certificate enrolment or access policy, the scope may need additional design work before a large order is placed. FourTeck can help identify those dependencies so they are visible in the commercial and technical plan rather than appearing after delivery.
You can also review other FourTeck security products, discuss configuration and deployment services, or send your requirements through the FourTeck contact team. For a wider company overview, visit FourTeck UAE.
UAE availability and project support guidance
Contact FourTeck to confirm current UAE availability for FortiToken 310 and the specific pack quantity you need. Availability can depend on the current manufacturer SKU, quantity, regional ordering status and vendor lead time. A quotation should identify the exact pack part number and any services required rather than treating a general model name as the complete bill of materials.
For projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman, FourTeck can coordinate requirement review, quotation preparation and delivery or implementation planning after the technical scope is confirmed. Installation or configuration should be included in the quotation when required. Buyers should provide the deployment site, user count, desired timeline, application environment and any certificate or firewall configuration needs so that supply and project tasks can be separated clearly.
GCC Availability
FourTeck can assist organisations planning FortiToken 310 requirements across GCC markets by reviewing the intended authentication use case, pack quantity, current SKU, certificate environment and any required configuration scope. For a regional project covering the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain or Oman, it is useful to standardise the technical design first and then confirm local commercial and delivery conditions for each destination. This is especially important for hardware authentication credentials because the token quantity, certificate issuance process, endpoint policy and user support model should remain consistent even when procurement is handled country by country.
Product availability, licensing interpretation, delivery schedules, service visits, project scope and vendor lead times can vary by country, quantity and current manufacturer policy. Share the destination country, required number of tokens, target applications, deployment location and expected schedule with FourTeck. The team can then coordinate quotation guidance and discuss whether configuration, testing, rollout planning or renewal-related assistance is relevant. For Kuwait-focused requirements, buyers can also review FourTeck Kuwait resources. No local inventory or fixed delivery time should be assumed until the exact requirement is checked.
Africa Availability
For organisations in Africa evaluating FortiToken 310, FourTeck can help review the authentication requirement, current pack sizing, certificate workflow, compatible endpoints and procurement plan before an order is finalised. This can be useful for enterprises with teams across East Africa or other regions that want a consistent certificate-based credential policy but must account for different shipping, support and local project conditions. Buyers in Kenya and Uganda can also use FourTeck’s regional resources to begin a requirement discussion while the exact product and service scope is being confirmed.
Availability and fulfilment may depend on the destination country, current Fortinet orderability, quantity, power or regulatory considerations where applicable, shipping arrangements, vendor lead time and installation scope. Provide the destination, token quantity, target application, preferred deployment schedule and any need for configuration or support assistance. FourTeck can then coordinate suitable guidance without assuming immediate shipment or country-wide onsite coverage. See FourTeck Africa, FourTeck Kenya or FourTeck Uganda for regional contact paths.
Related options and complementary assistance
FortiToken 210 series
Consider when the requirement is a hardware one-time-password token rather than a client-certificate USB credential. Confirm current model and pack options.
FortiToken 41x security keys
Consider current 41x options when FIDO2/U2F or passwordless security-key functionality is the actual application requirement.
FortiToken Mobile
A software-token path for organisations that prefer mobile authentication rather than a physical PKI USB credential. Licensing and management differ.
FortiAuthenticator
Relevant where centralised authentication, certificate or identity services form part of the wider design. Exact integration depends on the project.
FortiGate configuration support
Useful when client certificates will be evaluated in a FortiGate access policy, VPN workflow or PKI peer configuration.
PKI deployment planning
Appropriate when the organisation still needs to define certificate enrolment, issuance, revocation, user handover and lifecycle procedures.
Why businesses contact FourTeck for this requirement
FortiToken 310 procurement often starts with a model name but becomes a broader identity question once the intended application is examined. FourTeck can help the buyer separate those layers. The token itself has defined hardware and cryptographic capabilities. The certificate authority defines the credentials. The target application determines how those credentials are consumed. The endpoint and security policy determine whether the token can be used consistently. The commercial pack size determines how many units are purchased. Bringing these items together early makes the quotation more useful.
Practical assistance can include requirement clarification, current pack selection, quantity planning, bill-of-material guidance, compatibility questions, quotation coordination and discussion of installation or configuration scope. For FortiGate-related certificate authentication, the conversation can also identify whether the project needs policy or PKI peer configuration support. For a wider enterprise PKI deployment, certificate-authority and application responsibilities can be documented so the buyer understands which work belongs to which party.
This approach is useful for procurement because it avoids presenting every dependency as if it were included automatically with the hardware. The final quotation can state the exact product, quantity and service scope. Contact FourTeck with the user count, application, operating system mix and project location to start that review.
What buyers usually need to know before choosing FortiToken 310
Most purchasing mistakes happen when the buyer matches the product name but not the authentication method, application dependency or current commercial pack. The following guidance addresses the questions that commonly arise during evaluation.
Is FortiToken 310 an OTP token?
No. Fortinet currently classifies FortiToken 310 as certificate based. That is different from FortiToken 210 hardware OTP devices and different again from FortiToken Mobile or FIDO security keys. A buyer asking for “two-factor authentication” should first define the factor and protocol the application accepts. If the server expects a six-digit time-based code, a certificate token is not an automatic replacement. If the application expects an X.509 client certificate or smart-card credential, FortiToken 310 may be appropriate.
What does “PKI USB” mean in daily use?
PKI refers to public key infrastructure: the system of certificate authorities, certificates, public and private keys, trust chains, policies and revocation mechanisms used to establish digital identity. FortiToken 310 provides the physical token on which the user’s certificate-related key material can be generated, stored and used. The organisation still needs an issuing process and a relying application that trusts the certificate. This is why the token should be evaluated as one component of an identity system rather than a standalone login solution.
Which pack size should a business buy?
Use the latest ordering information, not only an older data sheet. Fortinet’s current 2026 ordering guide lists FTK-310-5, FTK-310-20 and FTK-310-100. A team of 24 users, for example, should not automatically order exactly 24 devices because the commercial packs and spare-token policy matter. Decide how many active users require credentials, how many controlled spares are justified, whether a pilot group is needed, and whether growth is expected during the certificate validity period. FourTeck can map the required quantity to current pack options.
Does the token work with any VPN?
Do not assume universal compatibility. Fortinet identifies PKI-based VPN and SSL VPN web access as possible applications, but the exact VPN product must support the certificate workflow and interfaces being used. The gateway must trust the certificate chain, and the client must be able to access the token. If the project uses FortiGate, the certificate can be incorporated into certificate-aware authentication or policy designs, but configuration should be validated for the specific FortiOS release and VPN method.
Is the device “driverless” in every situation?
Fortinet describes the USB device as driverless for most supported operating systems because it uses standard smart-card/CCID mechanisms, but application-level software or middleware may still be required. That distinction is important. A workstation may recognise the physical device while an application still needs a PKCS#11 library, Microsoft CSP/CNG component or FortiToken management software to enrol and use certificates. Test the complete application path rather than checking only whether the operating system sees the USB device.
How should a company plan for lost or damaged tokens?
The response should be designed before production. A lost token is both an asset-management event and a certificate event. The organisation should verify the user, revoke or otherwise invalidate the associated credential where required, issue a replacement token and record the incident. Spares can reduce downtime, but they should be controlled securely. The certificate authority and application teams should know how rapidly revocation information is consumed so the old credential does not remain trusted longer than intended.
A useful way to prepare a quotation request
Send five pieces of information: how many people need tokens, which application they will authenticate to, which operating systems they use, which certificate authority will issue certificates, and when the project is expected to start. Add whether you need supply only or assistance with pilot testing, certificate workflow, FortiGate configuration or rollout planning. That short brief gives a supplier far more useful context than a request containing only the model name.
Pricing should also be compared on the same pack SKU. Public listings for FTK-310-5 may vary by region, stock status and seller, while larger packs naturally have different totals. A UAE quote should therefore identify the manufacturer part number and quantity explicitly. Current availability should be confirmed at the time of request rather than inferred from a listing in another country.
Decision questions for technical and procurement teams
Do we need a certificate token, or simply stronger login security?
This is the first decision. FortiToken 310 is a certificate-based USB token. If the existing application accepts client certificates and the organisation has a PKI strategy, it can be a strong fit. If the requirement is simply “add MFA” without a defined protocol, compare OTP, mobile push and FIDO options before choosing hardware. The best token is the one that matches the application’s authentication method and the organisation’s operating model.
Can our certificate authority enrol keys directly to the token?
The certificate-enrolment workflow must be validated with the CA, middleware and certificate template. FortiToken 310 supports onboard key-pair generation, which is useful where the private key should remain on the hardware. However, enrolment steps differ by CA platform and application. Confirm how administrators or users initiate enrolment, how PINs are handled and how certificates are renewed. A pilot should reproduce the actual production procedure.
Will endpoint security block the token?
Possibly, depending on corporate policy. USB-control tools may distinguish storage devices, smart-card readers and other device classes differently. Application whitelisting can also affect middleware. Validate the token on a fully managed endpoint with the same security stack, domain policy and user rights as production. If virtual desktops or remote application sessions are involved, test smart-card or USB redirection as part of the same exercise.
How do we size the order if the user count does not match a pack?
Start with active users, then add an agreed number of controlled spares and expected near-term growth. Map that total to current pack sizes. Fortinet’s 2026 ordering guide lists 5, 20 and 100 packs. The final bill of materials may therefore include more than one pack. FourTeck can help translate the required deployment quantity into a current commercial SKU combination and confirm availability.
What should be included in the implementation scope?
Define the boundary clearly. Hardware supply is one scope. Certificate-authority configuration, token enrolment, FortiGate policy changes, client software installation, application integration, user documentation and onsite rollout are separate tasks unless the quotation states otherwise. A clear responsibility matrix prevents gaps between the security team, desktop team, PKI administrator, application owner, supplier and end users.
How should we evaluate lifecycle and support?
Check current manufacturer orderability, support policy, software downloads and compatibility with the organisation’s planned OS and application lifecycle. Fortinet’s current product page still identifies FortiToken 310 as its certificate-based model and the May 2026 ordering guide lists active pack SKUs, but commercial status can change. Confirm the current quotation and vendor guidance at the time of purchase, especially for multi-year deployments.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fortinet FortiToken 310 used for?
It is a USB smart-card token used for client certificate-based authentication and PKI applications. Fortinet describes use cases including network login, PKI-based VPN, SSL VPN web access, network email and digital-signing or encryption-related workflows, subject to application compatibility.
Is FortiToken 310 the same as a hardware OTP token?
No. FortiToken 310 is certificate based. FortiToken 210 is the Fortinet family oriented to hardware OTP. The correct choice depends on the authentication method accepted by the target system.
Which FortiToken 310 pack sizes are currently listed by Fortinet?
Fortinet’s May 2026 ordering guide lists FTK-310-5, FTK-310-20 and FTK-310-100. Older documentation may show other pack SKUs, so buyers should use the latest ordering guidance when requesting a quote.
Does FortiToken 310 support Windows, Linux and macOS?
Yes. Fortinet’s data sheet lists 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, Linux and macOS. The exact application and middleware should still be validated on the required OS version.
Can FortiToken 310 be assigned to a FortiGate user like other FortiTokens?
Fortinet technical guidance states that FortiToken 300/310 is not registered with the firewall or attached to a user in the same way as other token models. It functions as a portable certificate store, and the certificate is used in a certificate-aware authentication or policy workflow.
Does the token include a perpetual license?
Fortinet documentation describes the FortiToken 310 hardware packs as including PKI certificate/client software with a perpetual license. Buyers should confirm the exact entitlement, support terms and current SKU on the quotation because commercial terms can change.
Is installation software required?
The hardware uses standard USB smart-card/CCID mechanisms, but middleware or application-level components may still be required depending on the operating system, certificate-enrolment method and application. Test the exact deployment path.
How can I check FortiToken 310 availability in Dubai?
Send FourTeck the required pack size or user count, destination and expected timeline. Current UAE availability may depend on manufacturer orderability, quantity and vendor lead time, so it should be confirmed for the specific request.
What information should I send for an accurate quotation?
Provide the number of users, target application, operating-system mix, certificate authority, deployment location, required timeline and whether you need supply only or configuration and rollout assistance.
Ready to confirm the correct FortiToken 310 pack?
Send your user count, target application, PKI environment and UAE delivery requirement. FourTeck can review current pack options, quotation scope and availability before you proceed.
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