Netapp License File — Generator Install

If you are updating an evaluation/demo license with a permanent license, ensure you remove or overwrite the old key to prevent ONTAP from triggering false grace-period warnings.

For dark sites, secure environments, or automated deployments, the CLI offers precise control. You must first place the .nlf file on an accessible web or network server (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, or SFTP).

FEATURE CIFS 1234567890ABCDE 1.0 permanent uncounted 1234567890abcd \ VENDOR_STRING=NetApp HOSTID=1234567890ABCDE NOTICE="Test Only" \ SIGN=1234ABCD5678EFGH

# Open PowerShell as Administrator and install the NetApp Toolkit Install-Module -Name NetApp.ONTAP -Scope AllUsers -Force # Verify the installation and check the available cmdlets Get-Command -Module NetApp.ONTAP Use code with caution. netapp license file generator install

Managing storage licenses shouldn't feel like a chore. For NetApp users, the transition from individual 28-character keys to unified NetApp License Files (NLFs)

Once the license package is downloaded, apply it to your cluster via the Command Line Interface (CLI) or PowerShell. Method A: Using the ONTAP CLI

This is the official process for generating an NLF. If you are updating an evaluation/demo license with

If a purchased feature does not appear in the generator, the sales order might still be processing. Wait 24 hours or open a non-technical case with NetApp Support.

For 99% of users, the web-based LFG requires zero local installation—only a browser.

Locate the user interface card labeled and select the edit/add icon. FEATURE CIFS 1234567890ABCDE 1

: Once ready, a link will appear in the License Key column. Click it to download the JSON file (NLF) or have it emailed to you. 2. Install the License File

Part 3: Installing Licenses via Command Line Interface (CLI)

Version 3.9 or higher (required if utilizing automation script wrappers).

Navigate to > Settings from the left-hand navigation pane.

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