Step 8. Selecting the application activation method

Select one of the following Kaspersky Security Center activation options:

By entering your activation code
Activation code is a unique sequence of 20 alphanumeric characters. You enter an activation code to add a key that activates Kaspersky Security Center. You receive the activation code through the email address that you specified after purchasing Kaspersky Security Center.

To activate the application by using the activation code, you need internet access to establish connection with Kaspersky activation servers.

If you have selected this activation option, you can enable the Automatically distribute license key to managed devices option.

If this option is enabled, the license key will be deployed automatically to managed devices.

If this option is disabled, you can deploy license key to managed devices later, in the Kaspersky Licenses node of the Administration Console tree.
By specifying a key file
Key file is a file with the .key extension provided to you by Kaspersky. A key file is intended for adding a key that activates the application.

Key file obtaining methods are described in the following section: About the key file.

To activate the application using a key file, you do not have to connect to Kaspersky activation servers.

If you have selected this activation option, you can enable the Automatically distribute license key to managed devices option.

If this option is enabled, the license key will be deployed automatically to managed devices.

If this option is disabled, you can deploy license key to managed devices later, in the Kaspersky Licenses node of the Administration Console tree.
By postponing the application activation
The application will operate with basic functionality, without Mobile Device Management and without Vulnerability and patch management.

If you chose to postpone application activation, you can add a license key later at any time by selecting Operations → Licensing.

When working with Kaspersky Security Center deployed from a paid AMI or for a Usage-based monthly billed SKU, you cannot specify a key file or enter a code.