: Enter the serial number of your system or the specific Sales Order (SO) number provided in your purchase confirmation email.

Go to your Cluster Manager (System Manager) and select . Under Licenses , select Add . Browse and upload the downloaded NLF file. Pro-Tips for 2026 Licensing

A NetApp license file is a text file that contains encrypted information about the licensed features, serial numbers, and expiration dates. The license file is generated based on the device's serial number, and it's specific to a particular storage system.

A NetApp license file is required to enable specific features and functionalities on a NetApp storage system. Without a valid license file, some features may not work or may have limited functionality.

The NetApp License File Generator is a self-service tool on the NetApp Support Site used to obtain NetApp License Files (NLFs)