Netapp License File Generator !full! -

NetApp storage systems (running ONTAP 9.x and earlier) use license files to enable premium features. These are not simple text keys like a Windows product key. Instead, they are cryptographically signed files—usually with a .txt or .lic extension—that contain:

If you're struggling to find the file, use the "check in the eligibility" column on the support site to ensure the system is ready to generate the file. To give you the most relevant info, are you working with: Cloud Volumes ONTAP (CVO) in AWS/Azure/GCP ? Physical ONTAP hardware (FAS/AFF) ? A new installation or a license upgrade ?

Put simply, the "NetApp license file generator" is the name for the (mysupport.netapp.com) that creates an NLF from your purchased license information.

Go to the NetApp Support Site License Generator, log in, choose the product, and enter the serial number.