> Source: [sk43113](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk43113)

# sk43113 - How to add a contract file via CLI

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk43113 |
| Date Created | 2009-11-04 |
| Last Modified | 2016-12-22 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Security Management Server, User Center |
| Versions | R82.10, R82, R81.20, R82.20, Not Version-Specific |

## Solution

First, download the Service Contract file:

1. Log into the [User Center](http://usercenter.checkpoint.com/).  

2. Click the "Download Contract File" option under the "Assets / Info" then "Tools" section.  

3. In the section titled "Service Contract File Download", select the Account(s) you need your Service Contract File for.  

4. Select "Email File" or "Download Now".
5. Save the file locally by using FTP/SFTP/SCP.  
   \*The file can be put anywhere but /var/log is suggested\*
6. From expert run the following command:  
   # cplic contract put -o \<file name\>.xml

For more information about Service Contract files, see [sk33089: What is a Service Contract File?](http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk33089).

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