Kaspersky Endpoint — Security Key File Upd

This draft provides a guide for updating or adding a license key file to Kaspersky Endpoint Security (KES), typically used when an activation code isn't available or for offline environments.

kesl-control --add-key /path/to/new.key
kesl-control --remove-key <old_key_guid>
kesl-control --query-license

After adding the key to KSC, you can distribute it to your endpoints: kaspersky endpoint security key file upd

Troubleshoot deployment errors (like "key file is already active"). Check license expiration dates across your network. Set up automatic updates so your databases stay current. This draft provides a guide for updating or

Step-by-Step Process:

  1. Open the Console: Launch the Kaspersky Security Center Administration Console.
  2. Select Devices: Navigate to the Managed devices node in the tree structure. Select the specific computers or the administration group you wish to update.
  3. Run the Wizard:

    Viewing information about the license and its validity period Here you will see the current license status

    1. The New Key File: This is typically a .key file provided by your reseller or Kaspersky representative. In some cases, you may have an activation code (alphanumeric format) instead.
    2. Administrator Rights: You must have local admin rights on the endpoint or administrative rights within the Kaspersky Security Center.
    3. Compatibility Check: Ensure the key file is valid for the version of KES you are running. A key for KES 10 might not work seamlessly with KES 11 or 12 depending on the license type.

    1) When to use a key file

    • Offline activation (no internet on endpoints)
    • Mass deployment where embedding a key file in imaging or provisioning is easier than entering license codes
    • Activating appliances or VMs that cannot reach Kaspersky activation servers