> Source: [sk81200](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk81200) # sk81200 - How to Install a License | Property | Value | |----------|-------| | Solution ID | sk81200 | | Date Created | 2012-08-02 | | Last Modified | 2023-09-13 | | Technical Level | General | ## Solution Installing a Local License through CLI -------------------------------------- * To install manually: **Note** : For Maestro environments, refer to [sk163323](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk163323). 1. Connect to command line. 2. Log in to Expert mode. 3. 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](https://usercenter.checkpoint.com/usercenter/portal/media-type/html/role/usercenterUser/page/default.psml/js_pane/AccountsId%2CProductsCenterId) 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. 1. Connect to command line. 2. Log in to Expert mode. 3. Run the following command: *\[Expert@HostName:0\]# cplic put -l \.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](https://usercenter.checkpoint.com/usercenter/portal/media-type/html/role/usercenterUser/page/default.psml/js_pane/AccountsId%2CProductsCenterId) 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: * ***Add license from license file*** 1. Connect with SmartUpdate GUI to Security Management Server / Domain Management Server. 2. Select the Launch menu and select the "`Licenses & Contracts`" menu. 3. Select "`Add License`" \> "`From File`". 4. Select the appropriate license file to import. * ***Add license manually*** 1. Connect with SmartUpdate GUI to Security Management Server / Domain Management Server. 2. Select the Launch menu and select the "`Licenses & Contracts`" menu. 3. Select "`Add License`" \> "`Manually`". 4. 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](https://usercenter.checkpoint.com/usercenter/portal/media-type/html/role/usercenterUser/page/default.psml/js_pane/AccountsId%2CProductsCenterId) 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*** 1. Right-click on the Security Gateway object. 2. Select "`Attach License`". 3. From the provided list, choose the license you wish to attach. 4. Click "`Attach`". 5. 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. 1. Log in to SecurePlatform WebUI in a web browser. 2. In the left pane, click on "`Product Configuration`" section. 3. Click on "`Licenses`". 4. 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](https://usercenter.checkpoint.com/usercenter/portal/media-type/html/role/usercenterUser/page/default.psml/js_pane/AccountsId%2CProductsCenterId) 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. 1. Log in to Gaia Portal in a web browser. 2. In the left pane, go to "`Maintenance`" section. 3. Click on "`Licenses`" pane. 4. 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 Cente](https://usercenter.checkpoint.com/usercenter/portal/media-type/html/role/usercenterUser/page/default.psml/js_pane/AccountsId%2CProductsCenterId)r 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`". R80.10 Software Blade License Management ---------------------------------------- For more videos, visit the [Check Point Support YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/CheckPointSupport). **Related Solution:** [sk11054 - Check Point License Guide](http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk11054) --- # Agent Instructions This content is from the Check Point Support Center (https://support.checkpoint.com), the official knowledge base for Check Point cybersecurity products. ## Navigating This Knowledge Base - **Complete index**: [llms.txt](https://support.checkpoint.com/llms.txt) - **All SK articles**: [SecureKnowledge Sitemap](https://support.checkpoint.com/sitemaps/secureknowledge-sitemap-index.xml) - **SK article URL pattern**: `https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/{skId}` - **Markdown responses**: AI bot User-Agents automatically receive `text/markdown` content