Once you have obtained a legal activation key from Cisco, installing it requires access to the privileged EXEC mode via the CLI. Connect to your ASA via SSH, Console, or ASDM. Enter privileged mode: ciscoasa> enable Password: ***** Use code with caution. Enter global configuration mode: ciscoasa# configure terminal Use code with caution.
The ASA will validate the key against its internal serial number. If valid, it will display the new feature capabilities. Save the configuration to non-volatile memory: ciscoasa(config)# write memory Use code with caution. cisco asa activation key generator
To obtain a valid activation key, use the official Cisco License Registration Portal (LRP) or the Cisco Software Central portal. How to Officially Generate an Activation Key Once you have obtained a legal activation key