topic Re: License expired in Next-Generation Firewall Discussions

License expired

SeanDeHarris — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:48:20 GMT

hello guru,

what will happen if my either the support and CDSS license expired?

I assumed the CDSS function will not work because no signature updates.

how about Firewall, NAT and VPN?

thanks,

Re: License expired

PavelK — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:28:59 GMT

Hello @SeanDeHarris

here is the official documentation: What Happens When Licenses Expire? In short, Firewall will continue to function, NAT and VPN will still work. Firewall will not get new app-ids, threat signatures.

Kind Regards

Pavel

Re: License expired

OtakarKlier — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:13:47 GMT

Hello,

For VPN the Site to Site and normal Global Protect will still function. If you need the advanced features of GP, then this will fail as well.

Regards,