v2.4.1.9
Deferred Revenue (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]    
Short-term $ 406,526us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent $ 368,929us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent
Long-term 193,645us-gaap_DeferredRevenueNoncurrent 189,828us-gaap_DeferredRevenueNoncurrent
Total deferred revenue 600,171us-gaap_DeferredRevenue 558,757us-gaap_DeferredRevenue
Product [Member]    
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]    
Total deferred revenue 4,255us-gaap_DeferredRevenue
/ us-gaap_ProductOrServiceAxis
= us-gaap_ProductMember
4,642us-gaap_DeferredRevenue
/ us-gaap_ProductOrServiceAxis
= us-gaap_ProductMember
Service [Member]    
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]    
Total deferred revenue $ 595,916us-gaap_DeferredRevenue
/ us-gaap_ProductOrServiceAxis
= ftnt_ServicesMember
$ 554,115us-gaap_DeferredRevenue
/ us-gaap_ProductOrServiceAxis
= ftnt_ServicesMember