Maltego License File Page
What (Windows, Linux, or macOS) are you hosting the software on?
The application will show the new license details, including the start and end dates.
Ensure your network allows outbound traffic to *.maltego.com on port 443 (HTTPS). If network security policies forbid this, switch to the offline license file activation method described above. 4. Splitting or Merging Enterprise Keys
Click . Your browser will automatically download a file named maltego.lic (or client_response.lic ). Step 3: Upload the File into Your Client maltego license file
Use the Maltego customer portal to monitor how many active seats are currently tied to your organizational product keys.
As of Maltego version 5.x, the company is slowly transitioning to a (OAuth2), similar to VS Code or Figma. In newer builds, you can simply "Log in with Maltego Account" and the license file is fetched automatically in the background.
If the license periods of two licenses overlap, the already existing license remains active until its expiration. This prevents premature activation of a new license and allows for seamless transitions. You can view all uploaded licenses and their status through the License management screen. What (Windows, Linux, or macOS) are you hosting
is the standard method, offline activation requires generating and uploading a specific license file. Generate a Request : In the Maltego activation wizard, select Offline Activation . This will provide a "text blob" or a request code. Download the : Copy that text blob into the Maltego Offline Activation portal. Click Generate file to download a file (typically named client_response.lic Upload to Maltego : Return to the Desktop Client, click , select the downloaded file, and follow the prompts to finish activation. Licensing for Specific Products Maltego Evidence (Desktop Full) : Requires a license file generated using your machine's Hardware ID . Admins can download this file from the tab in the Maltego app. Local Server (iTDS) License Certificate
Click on the License option in the left-hand menu.
/Users/ /Library/Application Support/maltego/ / /home/ /.maltego/ / How to Transfer a Maltego License to a New Machine If network security policies forbid this, switch to
Maltego’s server infrastructure handles license certificates differently than desktop applications:
A (often a .lic file or a 26-digit license key) is a digital certificate that validates your ownership of a specific Maltego product edition. This file connects your local Maltego Desktop Client to Maltego’s licensing servers, defining: Edition Type: Community, Pro, or Enterprise. Expiration Date: When your subscription ends.