| Feature | Online Licensing | Offline License File | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes (continuous) | No (only for manual generation) | | Automation | Fully automatic renewal | Manual upload via admin UI | | Security | Standard | High (Air-gap compatible) | | Best for | Branch offices, SMBs | Military, Gov, SCADA, Remote HQ |
Follow these steps to apply the file to your Kerio Control instance: to the Kerio Control administration interface. , locate the Configuration Assistant button (usually in the bottom right). Register Product Update License Info In the activation wizard, select the link Register offline by license file , select your downloaded file, and click to complete the process. Key Considerations Kerio Control Offline License File
This shifts the burden of trust from a live connection to a static file. | Feature | Online Licensing | Offline License
Once you have the .lic file on a computer that can connect to your Kerio Control interface: Key Considerations This shifts the burden of trust
Before you can get a file, you need your (provided at purchase) and the System ID of your Kerio Control installation. The System ID is a unique fingerprint of your hardware or virtual machine. Step 2: The Manual Activation Portal
An is a manually generated, encrypted .license or .txt file that bypasses this automated phone-home process. It contains the same cryptographic signature of your purchase, but it is applied via a manual upload through the Kerio Control administration interface.