How to Generate and Upload a Tech Support File Using the WebGUI and CLI

• Any platform, virtual or physical
• Some platforms, like the WF-500, may be limited to CLI-only

From the WebGUI:

1. Go to Device > Support, or on Panorama, Panorama > Support.
2. Under Tech Support File, Click Generate Tech Support File.

3. Wait for the generation process to complete.

4. When the option appears, Click Download Tech Support File and save the file.

Device > Support, showing you where to generate the Tech Support file from the WebGUI.

          
 

From the CLI:

1. Connect to the Palo Alto Networks device through SSH or Telnet.

2. Enter one of the following commands to generate and export a tech-support file, depending on which type of server is being used:

> tftp export tech-support to <tftp host>
> scp export tech-support to <username@host:path>

1. Log in to the Palo Alto Networks Customer Support Portal at https://support.paloaltonetworks.com
2. Click Support Cases on the left-hand side and Click the Case number for which you want to upload a Tech Support file to:

Palo Alto Networks Support Portal showing where the Support Case option is.

3. Inside the Case window, click on Case Files > Upload File(s)

4. You will see the Upload Files pop up window (Note: Please allow pop-ups to see this window).

5. Drag files into the window or browse and upload the file. Once the upload is completed a brief message of file upload appears.
6. Repeat attaching the next file if any, click on Done once completed.
7. The uploaded files are seen in the Case Files tab after some time (5 -10 min).

 

8. The case comment Section also displays confirmation of file upload

Method 2: Using TAC Upload Service

1. Go to https://tacupload.paloaltonetworks.com
2. Type in the case number, and the email address under which the case was opened, Check the option I'm not a robot to ensure you are not a robot, and then login.

3. Drag and drop a file to the window, or click the Add files to upload it.

Note: Only one file can be selected and uploaded at a time.

4. After the file successfully uploads, an automated notification will be created as a case comment to notify the case owner.

scp export tech-support to xxxxxxxx@tacupload.paloaltonetworks.com:./ 

xxxxxxxx will be the case number, including leading zeros. Example: 00654321@tacupload.paloaltonetworks.com:./
When prompted, the password will be the email address under which the case was opened.

Questions Asked: 
What does exactly 'Tech support file' contain? Is there all configuration of the device? Is it safe to share it with the PAN support?

Answer:
The Tech Support file contains your device configuration, system information and some logs (not traffic).
It is completely safe to share with Palo Alto Networks support, as this helps the Support Engineer understand your configuration and can help isolate any issues quicker than without it. All information is kept confidential.

Starting 10.2 you can use the UI to download the Core Files: