Uninstall
Uninstall is the Fortinet uninstaller app used to remove FortiClient components from a Mac when the security or VPN software is no longer needed.
What is Uninstall?
Uninstall is the macOS uninstaller application installed with FortiClient, Fortinet’s endpoint security and remote access software. Users typically encounter it when removing FortiClient from a Mac after using SSL VPN, IPsec VPN, ZTNA access, or endpoint protection features. Its role is narrow and practical: it helps remove the main FortiClient app and associated components more cleanly than simply dragging the app to the Trash. This is most relevant for people leaving a managed work device setup, troubleshooting a broken installation, or switching security tools. On Macs, FortiClient may include background components and permissions related to networking and endpoint protection, so using the bundled uninstaller is the normal way to reverse that setup.
Key features
- Remove the installed FortiClient app from macOS
- Help clean up associated FortiClient components during removal
- Support uninstalling VPN and secure remote access components
- Assist with removing endpoint protection components installed with FortiClient
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This item is a legitimate Fortinet uninstaller tied to FortiClient. Running it is consistent with its purpose and normally removes FortiClient software, which can also disable VPN access, ZTNA connectivity, and endpoint security features provided by that product. Because uninstallers change installed software and may request administrator approval, use it only if you intend to remove FortiClient from this Mac.
Recommendation: Keep this only while FortiClient is installed or while you may need to remove or repair that setup. If you no longer use FortiClient and do not need its VPN or security features, removing the uninstaller along with the related FortiClient software is reasonable.
Common paths
/Applications/FortiClientUninstaller.app/Applications/FortiClient.app
Support paths
/Library/Application Support/Fortinet~/Library/Application Support/Fortinet
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