sk81200 - How to Install a License
How to Install a License
Solution
Installing a Local License through CLI
- To install manually:
Note: For Maestro environments, refer to sk163323.
- Connect to command line.
- Log in to Expert mode.
- Run the following command:
[Expert@HostName:0]# cplic put
Note: The required syntax is sent to you by e-mail when the license is generated, and can be seen in the license in your Product Center account (at the top, click on ASSETS / INFO menu - go to ACCOUNTS & PRODUCTS section).
- To import the license from a License File:
Note: For Maestro environments, use the “g_cplic” command instead of the “cplic” command.
- Connect to command line.
- Log in to Expert mode.
- Run the following command:
[Expert@HostName:0]# cplic put -l </path_to/Name of Licence file>.lic
Note: The license file is sent to you by e-mail when the license is generated, and can be downloaded in your Product Center account (at the top, click on ASSETS / INFO menu - go to ACCOUNTS & PRODUCTS section).
Alternatively, you can import the license from a License File via " cpconfig" menu.
Installing a License through SmartUpdate
Notes:
- Central Licenses must be installed via SmartUpdate.
- In Maestro environments, it is not supported to use SmartUpdate to install a license on non-SMO Security Group Members.
The purpose of the following video is to demonstrate how to install your Check Point security license within SmartUpdate:
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- Add license from license file
- Connect with SmartUpdate GUI to Security Management Server / Domain Management Server.
- Select the Launch menu and select the "
Licenses & Contracts" menu. - Select "
Add License" > "From File". - Select the appropriate license file to import.
- Add license manually
- Connect with SmartUpdate GUI to Security Management Server / Domain Management Server.
- Select the Launch menu and select the "
Licenses & Contracts" menu. - Select "
Add License" > "Manually". - Copy the entire "
cplic put" string.
Note: The required syntax is sent to you by e-mail when the license is generated, and can be seen in the license in your Product Center account (at the top, click on ASSETS / INFO menu - go to ACCOUNTS & PRODUCTS section).
5. Click "Paste".
6. Click "OK".
- Attach Central license to Security Gateway
- Right-click on the Security Gateway object.
- Select "
Attach License". - From the provided list, choose the license you wish to attach.
- Click "
Attach". - Check the operation status at the bottom.
Installing a License in SecurePlatform WebUI
Note: In Maestro environments, it is not supported to use the SecurePlatform WebUI to install a license on non-SMO Security Group Members.
- Log in to SecurePlatform WebUI in a web browser.
- In the left pane, click on "
Product Configuration" section. - Click on "
Licenses". - Copy the entire "
cplic put" string.
Note: The required syntax is sent to you by e-mail when the license is generated, and can be seen in the license in your Product Center account (at the top, click on ASSETS / INFO menu - go to ACCOUNTS & PRODUCTS section).
5. Click "Paste License".
6. Click "Apply".
Installing a License in Gaia Portal
Note: In Maestro environments, it is not supported to use Gaia Portal to install a license on non-SMO Security Group Members that are not SMO.
- Log in to Gaia Portal in a web browser.
- In the left pane, go to "
Maintenance" section. - Click on "
Licenses" pane. - Copy the entire "
cplic put" string.
Note: The required syntax is sent to you by e-mail when the license is generated, and can be seen in the license in your Product Center account (at the top, click on ASSETS / INFO menu - go to ACCOUNTS & PRODUCTS section).
5. Click "New".
6. Paste the entire "cplic put" string.
7. Click "OK".
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