App Control: Receiving "Failed To Verify Activation" Error When Attempting To Activate Existing CDC Reputation Key On A New App Control Server
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App Control: Receiving "Failed To Verify Activation" Error When Attempting To Activate Existing CDC Reputation Key On A New App Control Server

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Article ID: 287251

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Products

Carbon Black App Control (formerly Cb Protection)

Issue/Introduction

  • Receive "Failed to veirfy activation" error when attempting to activate CDC Reputation key on a new App Control server.
  • Regenerating CDC Reputation key does not resolve issue: https://community.carbonblack.com/t5/Knowledge-Base/Cb-Protection-How-to-Regenerate-the-CDC-Activation-Key/ta-p/33514

Environment

  • App Control Server: 8.5.4 and Higher

Cause

Same CDC Reputation key being used on multiple App Control servers.

Resolution

  • Reach out to Customer Success Manager / Account team to obtain a new CDC Reputation Key.
  • Activate new CDC Reputation Key on new App Control server:
    1. In the App Control console, navigate to the top right hand corner and select the "Gear (Administration) > System Configuration > Licensing"
    2. Enter in the new Activation Key and click "Activate"