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# sk65850 - How to Upgrade License to Software Blade

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk65850 |
| Date Created | 2011-11-17 |
| Last Modified | 2025-06-17 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Security Gateway, Security Management Server, SmartConsole, Licensing |
| Versions | R82.10, R82, R81.20, R82.10, R82, R81.20, R82.10, Not Version-Specific, R82.20, R82.20, R82, R81.20 |

## Solution

***This tool has been retired and is no longer available.***

To upgrade to the Software Blade architecture, user must be defined as an Account Administrator and the product/certificate key must be covered by a current software subscription or support contract.

To upgrade licenses:

1. Log in to [http://usercenter.checkpoint.com](http://usercenter.checkpoint.com/)
2. Click "Assets/Info" at the top
3. Click "Software Blades Upgrade"
4. Choose the appropriate account from the dropdown list
5. Select the upgrade type for each license ("Free" or "Upgrade Later"). See below for more information about these choices.
6. Click "Upgrade \& License".

**Note**: In order to upgrade the license you must have a valid support contract. Some licenses will no longer be able to generate a license compatible with NGX software once upgraded. Also note that not all products are automatically licensed once upgraded. After the upgrade is complete, products placed in the section "Upgraded but not licensed" will need to be manually regenerated in order to receive the new software blade license.

There are 2 options available when upgrading licenses:

1. **Free** - Products will be upgraded, and the user will be prompted to generate a new license. The new Software Blade license will include the same functionality as the previous NGX license.
2. **Upgrade Later**- Products will not be upgraded. The product will remain eligible for upgrade.

Products showing "No Support" will require renewal before they can be upgrade.

For further assistance, [Contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/contact-support/) or contact [](http://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/contact-support/index.html)Check Point Account Services in one of these ways:

* by creating a [Non-Technical Service Request](https://help.checkpoint.com/)
* by phone:
  * Americas: +1-972-444-6600 - option 3 - option 5
  * International: +972-3-611-5100 - option 3 - option 5

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