Before transferring the file to the air-gapped system, verify its integrity using checksums
Log into the Rapid7 electronic software delivery (ESD) portal from an internet-connected machine.
Request SHA-1 or SHA-256 checksums for activation files to enable verification before deployment
The software must be installed on your target air-gapped machine.
| Error | Likely Cause | |-------------------------------|------------------------------------| | Invalid license signature | Tampered license file or wrong key | | Request hash mismatch | License generated for different request | | Host ID does not match | Hardware changed, or VM cloned | | License has expired | Date exceeds license validity | | Public key not found | Corrupted installation |
Download the resulting file, which is usually named activation_request.req . Step 2: Obtain the Offline Activation File
The system clock on the air-gapped machine does not match real-world time.