Netapp License File Generator Jun 2026

Are you deploying on (FAS/AFF) or a cloud instance (Cloud Volumes ONTAP)? Do you need assistance setting up Capacity Pool licensing ?

NetApp License File Generator a web-based utility on the NetApp Support Site used primarily to generate NetApp License Files (NLF) for Bring Your Own License (BYOL) products like Cloud Volumes ONTAP (formerly Cloud Manager) How to Use the NetApp License File Generator To generate your license file, follow these steps: Access the Tool : Navigate to the NetApp License File Generator and log in with your NetApp Support Site (NSS) credentials. Product Selection netapp license file generator

By understanding the NetApp License File Generator and following best practices for license file management, you can efficiently manage your NetApp storage system's licenses, ensuring optimal performance, and compliance with software licensing agreements. Are you deploying on (FAS/AFF) or a cloud

Here’s why:

Ensure you are using 28-character keys for Clustered ONTAP, and verify characters (like 0 vs O ). Product Selection By understanding the NetApp License File

Once you have generated your license file or copied the alphanumeric keys, you must apply them to your storage system. Method 1: Using NetApp ONTAP System Manager (GUI)