> Source: [sk183671](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183671)

# sk183671 - License status for Content Awareness Blade displays "Never" Instead of an expiration date

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk183671 |
| Date Created | 2025-07-22 |
| Last Modified | 2025-07-23 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Security Gateway, Security Management Server |
| Versions | R82, R81.20, R81.10 (EOS), R82, R81.20, R81.10 (EOS) |
| Platform | VMWare ESX, Open Server |

## Symptoms

- In the Gaia Portal, the Content Awareness Blade license status displays `Never` instead of an expiration date.
![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/NEW_SK_NOID1752739754855/Never202507171335281.jpg)

## Cause

The Content Awareness Blade is bundled with the firewall's base license and inherits its perpetual licensing.

Therefore, the `Never` status correctly indicates that the Content Awareness Blade does not require a separate expiration date or renewal.

## Solution

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