Run as Administrator:
You should see a green banner saying “Product activated.” Your license expiration date and features will now appear under Help and support .
| | Windows Server | Linux Server | Why It Matters | |---|---|---|---| | System Updates | Install latest Windows updates and service packs | Run sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade or equivalent | Prevents conflicts with outdated system components | | Remove Conflicting Security Software | Uninstall other antivirus products via Settings → Apps | Remove other AV solutions using vendor-specific tools | Prevents performance conflicts and system instability | | Verify System Resources | 256 MB free RAM, 700 MB disk space, x64 processor | Same minimum requirements as Windows | Ensures smooth installation and operation | | Backup Critical Data | Full system backup recommended | Configuration files and data backup | Provides rollback capability if issues occur | | Internet Connectivity | Active connection required for online activation | Active connection for activation and updates | Required for license validation and module downloads | eset server security license key install
Complete the installation wizard. The server will immediately download the latest detection engine and begin real-time protection.
ESET Server Security for Linux is distributed as a binary .bin file (typically efs.x86_64.bin ). The installation package since version 10 contains only essential modules (reduced to approximately 15% of the original size). To obtain a fully functional product, you must either activate the product after installation to download missing modules or use the -m MIRROR parameter to copy modules from a local directory during installation. Run as Administrator: You should see a green
Return to the isolated server. Copy the license.lic file locally.
To confirm the license is installed and valid: ESET Server Security for Linux is distributed as a binary
You must log into the underlying server operating system with full administrator rights.
Visit the official ESET Business Account portal to manage your keys or explore ESET's server security solutions for more information.