How to Activate Metasploit Pro Offline
How to Activate Metasploit Pro Offline
Metasploit Pro is a powerful penetration testing tool that allows you to discover, validate, and exploit vulnerabilities in your network. However, if you don't have an internet connection, you might wonder how to activate your license and use the product. In this article, we will show you how to request and apply an offline activation file for Metasploit Pro.
Prerequisites
You have a purchased copy of Metasploit Pro. Offline activation is not available for the free trial version[^1^].
You have received your product key by email from Rapid7 after purchasing Metasploit Pro. If you still need a product key, follow the steps in Getting a Product Key.
You have access to another computer with an internet connection and a USB drive.
Steps
On the computer with an internet connection, go to Register Without Internet Connection and fill out the form with your name, email address, product key, and hardware ID. The hardware ID is a unique identifier for your computer that runs Metasploit Pro. You can find it by going to Administration > Software License on your Metasploit Pro web interface.
After submitting the form, you will receive a zip file similar to user_license.zip. This is your offline activation file. Save it to your USB drive.
On the computer that runs Metasploit Pro, plug in the USB drive and copy the zip file to a local folder.
Go to Administration > Software License on your Metasploit Pro web interface and click on Offline Activation.
On the next screen, click Choose File and navigate to where you saved the zip file. Click Activate Product.
You should see a confirmation message that your product has been activated successfully.
Conclusion
You have learned how to activate Metasploit Pro offline using an offline activation file. Now you can use Metasploit Pro without an internet connection and enjoy its features and capabilities. If you have any questions or issues, please contact Rapid7 Support for assistance.
Metasploit Pro Offline Activation File
How to Update Metasploit Pro Offline
If you have activated Metasploit Pro offline, you might also want to update it to get the latest features and bug fixes. However, updating Metasploit Pro offline is not as straightforward as online. You will need to download the latest installer from Rapid7 and run it on your computer. Here are the steps to update Metasploit Pro offline:
On the computer with an internet connection, go to Metasploit Pro Download Page and download the installer for your operating system. Save it to your USB drive.
On the computer that runs Metasploit Pro, plug in the USB drive and copy the installer to a local folder.
Run the installer and follow the instructions on the screen. The installer will detect your existing Metasploit Pro installation and update it accordingly.
After the installation is complete, restart Metasploit Pro and verify that it is updated to the latest version.
Tips and Tricks
You can check the current version of Metasploit Pro by going to Administration > About on your web interface.
You can also check for updates manually by going to Administration > Software Updates on your web interface. However, this will only work if you have an internet connection.
If you encounter any errors or issues during the update process, please contact Rapid7 Support for assistance.
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