For enterprise environments managing multiple servers, using the ESET PROTECT console is the most efficient method. This eliminates the need to log into each server individually. Step 1: Add the License to the Repository Log into your . Navigate to More > License Management in the left menu. Click Actions and select Add Licenses .

If you are managing a standalone server, the fastest way to install your license key is through the local ESET Server Security interface. Step 1: Open the ESET Interface Log into your Windows Server.

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Click when prompted after finishing the task.

if (Test-Path $esetPath) Write-Host "ESET Server Security found. Checking license..." # Note: ESET CLI does not output license key text directly for security reasons. # It returns an exit code. 0 = Licensed, 1 = Unlicensed/Expired. $process = Start-Process -FilePath $esetPath -ArgumentList "/status" -Wait -PassThru -WindowStyle Hidden

If you have a legacy EAV-XXXXXX username, you cannot use it directly. You must convert it online or via the command line:

Click the Activate Product or Change License button. Enter the Key: Select Use a purchased License Key .

Log into your server and open the ESET Server Security GUI. You can do this by clicking the ESET icon in the Windows system tray or by searching for "ESET Server Security" in your Start menu. Step 2: Navigate to the Activation Section Once the main program window opens: Look at the left-hand navigation pane. Click on .

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Choose , paste your 24-character key, and click Add Licenses . Your license details, seat count, and expiration date will populate in the list. Step 2: Create an Activation Task Navigate to the Tasks section in the left menu. Click New > Client Task .

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Activation typically occurs either during the initial installation or through the program's main interface if you are already installed. During Installation Run the ESET Server Security installer. Proceed through the setup wizard until you reach the Activation Use a purchased License Key Enter your 20-character license key (formatted as XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX to verify the license with ESET servers. After Installation (Main Program Window) Open the ESET Server Security interface on your server. Navigate to the Help and support tab in the left-hand menu. Change license Activate product Enter your License Key Alternative Activation Methods ESET Business Account (EBA) : Log in with your ESET Business Account

If you want to optimize your server deployment, let me know: Are you managing a or a large cluster ?

: Use ESET PROTECT to push a "Product Activation" task to the Linux machine. Common Troubleshooting

Restart the ESET service if prompted by the terminal asset manager. Troubleshooting Common Activation Errors