Metasploit Pro (by Rapid7) supports for air‑gapped or restricted environments. Instead of contacting Rapid7’s license server directly, the user generates an offline request file , sends it to Rapid7 (manually), and receives an activation response file ( .lic or .cert ).

Use an internet-connected computer to visit the Rapid7 Support Portal. Give them your product key and serial number. They will verify your account and email you the user_license.zip file. 3. Move the File Safely

Follow these five steps to upload your license file into an air-gapped system. 1. Get Your Product Details

The hosting your Metasploit Pro instance (Linux or Windows) The exact error message or code displayed during the upload

The offline activation process described in this article focuses on licensing. For offline updates, the process is similar but uses a .bin update file obtained from the Rapid7 release notes website.

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