Kerio Control Offline License File [top] -

Browse your local machine, select the downloaded .lic file, and click .

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: The wizard will ask you to specify the target system. For Kerio Control, you must enter the hardware serial number , which is usually found on a sticker at the bottom of the appliance. This binds the license to the specific hardware, preventing its use on unauthorized devices.

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Locate and copy your unique (sometimes listed as the Hardware ID). Keep your purchased License Key (serial number) handy. Step 2: Download the License File

for the changes to reflect on the online registration portal. customercare.gfi.com troubleshooting an "invalid license" error or instructions on how to this license to a new appliance? Registering Kerio Control - KerioControl - GFI

: Strict outbound traffic policies may block the ports required to reach the vendor's licensing servers. Browse your local machine, select the downloaded

| Failure Symptom | Root Cause | Fix | |----------------|------------|-----| | “Invalid Hardware ID” | You changed a disk, NIC, or motherboard. Offline licenses are hardware-locked. | Re-run the .req export and generate a new .lic file. You may need to request a license re-host from support. | | “License File Corrupted” | The .lic was opened/modified in a text editor (even viewing can break line endings). | Regenerate the file. Never edit a .lic manually. | | “Time Mismatch” | The firewall’s system clock differs from GFI’s signing server by >5 minutes (common in NTP-less air gaps). | Manually set the correct date/time via CLI or local console before applying license. | | “License Revoked” | GFI voided the license (e.g., chargeback). Since no online check occurs, the firewall continues working until reboot or manual check. | You must manually re-apply a new .lic . Offline systems do not auto-revoke. |

The offline process is asynchronous and requires a bridge machine with internet access.

The file generated after purchasing or registering your product, often emailed by GFI or downloaded from the GFI customer portal. For Kerio Control, you must enter the hardware

: Remember that rebuilding a virtual machine or changing its virtual MAC address will alter the OS Unique ID, invalidating your current offline license file.

Offline activation is not a one-time task. Subscription-based licenses require regular maintenance:

Renew the subscription via the GFI Partner Portal before generating the file.

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