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How to Register and Activate Eval Panorama Software

The following procedure walks you through the steps to license, download, and install the Panorama management software.

STEP 1 | Register the Panorama Serial #

• Log in to the Customer Support Portal (https://support.paloaltonetworks.com) and select Assets > Devices > Register New Device.

• In the Device Type window, select Register device using Serial Number or Authorization Code and click Next

• To activate the Panorama software, enter the Serial Number you received in the “Request for Software Evaluation Approved” email
  • If the Panorama software will be used offline and not connected to the internet, then click the checkbox 'Device will be used Offline:' and enter the additional required info.

• Review the EULA and Support Agreement
• If you Agree, click Agree and Submit.
• After successful registration, your Assets screen should display the newly registered and activated Eval Panorama.

STEP 2 | Download the Panorama software

• In the navigation menu, click Updates > Software Updates
• Click the Filter By: drop down menu and select Panorama Base Images
• Locate the most recent base image that will be used for your environment and click the corresponding download link

STEP 3 | Install the Panorama software

• For detailed instructions on installing and configuring the Panorama software, go to PANW Tech Docs: Panorama Admin Guide: Set up the Panorama Virtual Appliance

STEP 4 | Activate the support license on Panorama

• Open a web browser and navigate to the management IP address you set for Panorama
• Login using the factory default credentials of admin/admin for username and password
• On the Dashboard > General Information section, the Serial # field should say “Unknown”

• Go to Panorama > Setup > Management > General Settings. Click the settings wheel.

• In the pop-up window, enter the Evaluation Panorama Serial # that you registered on the support portal. Click OK

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• Click Commit at the top right corner and then Commit to Panorama to commit any pending changes.

• Go to Panorama > Support
  • If the Support license is not displayed here, you will need to reboot Panorama for the system to display the license info.

• Go to Panorama > Licenses, click 'Retrieve license keys from license server.'
  • If your Panorama is being used offline, you will need to download the license keys from the Support Portal on the Assets > Devices screen, then use the link in Panorama named 'Manually upload license key'.

• Go to Panorama > Dynamic Updates to download the latest Apps & Threats, WildFire, and Antivirus content updates

• Go to Panorama > Software to download the latest software version if needed

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