Netapp License File Generator Install |top| May 2026

The NetApp License File (NLF) generator is a self-service tool on the NetApp Support Site

Download NetApp license files (NLF) from NetApp Support Site netapp license file generator install

The "Generator" is a self-service function within the NetApp Support portal. For systems running ONTAP 9.10.1 or later The NetApp License File (NLF) generator is a

Starting with ONTAP 9.10.1, NetApp moved from 28-character keys to NetApp License Files (NLFs), which are JSON-based files. Log in: Go to the NetApp Support Site. Install licd on a Linux VM

  1. Install licd on a Linux VM.
  2. Upload all generated .lic files to /etc/netapp/licenses/.
  3. Configure ONTAP to check this server:
    cluster::> license server add -server nld-host.example.com