Once you have a paid key, activating it is straightforward:
Visit the official GFI Kerio Control page. You can purchase a new license directly or through an authorized reseller.
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Kerio Control licenses are categorized primarily by the number of users (employees) connecting through the firewall and the type of installation.
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There is no single "universal" Kerio Control key. Licenses are tiered based on deployment type:
Note: As of recent years, GFI has moved heavily toward subscription models. Older perpetual keys still work, but you cannot get new feature updates without an active support contract.
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A valid license key activates the following core modules within Kerio Control: