Technical Tip: How to add a license to FortiNAC-F 7.* from the CLI

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Description	This article describes how to add a license to FortiNAC-F 7.* from the CLI when the GUI is not reachable.
Scope	FortiNAC-F 7.x.
Solution	Verify that the GUI is not accessible because the license has expired: get system status Version: FortiNAC-HyperV v7.2.8,build0149,241111 (GA) Serial-Number: FNVXCATM2000000 License Status: Unlicensed License Expiration Date: Fri Jan 03 10:15:03 2025 Hostname: fnac Release Version Information: GA System Time: Fri Jan 03 15:52:27 2025 Download the new license file from the support portal, refer to License Upgrade Guide - FortiNAC-OS. The license content can be open with a text editor and pasted in FortiNAC CLI by issuing the following command: execute license add <license file contents> For example: execute license add FNC:KEg.....E/kg== Note: It will include multiple lines of content approximately 40 lines depending on the emulator resolution. Make sure to copy all the content of the file and in the end press Enter. It is also possible to import the license from an external TFTP server, by using the following command: execute license import tftp <license-filepath> <remote-host> For example, assuming the license is in the root directory of the TFTP server: exec license import tftp FNVXxyz.lic 10.48.48.123 After applying the new license stop/start the NAC application and verify the license again: execute service stop nacapplication execute service start nacapplication get system status Version: FortiNAC-HyperV v7.2.8,build0149,241111 (GA) Serial-Number: FNVMCATM2000000 License Status: Valid License Expiration Date: Sat Jan 03 15:56:23 2026 Hostname: fnac Release Version Information: GA System Time: Fri Jan 03 16:15:20 2025 The GUI should be available after 10 to 15 minutes.