LAS for NetScaler
File-based licensing system traditionally used for activating NetScaler instances will be End of Life (EOL) on April 15, 2026. License Activation Service (LAS) is the next generation technology for product activations across the suite of Citrix products. From April 15, 2026 onwards, file-based licensing will no longer function and LAS will be the only way to activate and license NetScaler instances.
To remain supported, your NetScaler and NetScaler Console deployments must be on a LAS compatible version and must be transitioned to leverage LAS based licensing.
The minimum required NetScaler versions that are LAS compatible are:
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NetScaler ADC: 14.1-51.80, 13.1-60.29, 13.1-37.247 (FIPS)
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NetScaler SVM: 14.1-51.83, 13.1-60.30
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NetScaler Console service: Supported from early September 2025.
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NetScaler Console on-prem: 14.1-51.83
LAS supported NetScaler license types and deployments
| LAS supported license types | Example product names as seen in MyCitrix portal | Deployment options (link to LAS transition doc) |
|---|---|---|
| Citrix Platform License (CPL)
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Citrix Platform License contains keyword ‘Flexed’
Example: NetScaler Flexed VPX SW instance Example: NetScaler Flexed MPX SW instance |
LAS with Console service
LAS with Console on-prem Cloud Connect |
| Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud (UHMC) License
|
Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi Cloud contains keyword ‘Flexed’
Example: NetScaler Flexed VPX SW instance Example: NetScaler Flexed MPX SW instance |
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| Legacy Pooled Capacity/Bandwidth License
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Contains keyword ‘Starter Pool’
Example: ADC VPX/BLX/CPX Starter Pool for 20/20 pack, Premium Edition with 20G, 20 Instances |
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| NetScaler Fixed Capacity /Bandwidth Subscription License
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Example: ADC VPX/BLX Software Subs (Fixed Model) Advanced 1 Gbps
Example: NetScaler MPX Fixed Term Software Premium 9120 Example: NetScaler SDX Fixed Term Software Premium 16030 |
LAS with NetScaler ADC (VPX, MPX)
LAS with NetScaler SVM (SDX) |
Note:
LAS does not support any license type other than the license types specified in the preceding table.
FAQ
The following table describes the path forward to LAS for some of the other legacy license types not supported by LAS.
Note:
This list is not exhaustive.
| NetScaler License types not supported in LAS | Path forward to LAS |
|---|---|
| Any License type with expired contract end date | Expired termed licenses or perpetual licenses with expired maintenance date or expired contract expiry date are not supported in LAS. A new and supported license type would need to be purchased to transition to LAS. |
| Any license type running on EOL hardware | Licenses running on EOL hardware are not supported in LAS. A new active/supported hardware with its relevant supported license type would need to be purchased to transition to LAS. |
| NetScaler VPX/MPX/SDX perpetual license with active maintenance beyond 15th April, 2026 | Replacement LAS compatible license for the remainder of the contract term duration will be provided which can be used to transition to LAS. Read more. |
| NetScaler Gateway license type with active maintenance beyond 15th April, 2026 | Replacement LAS compatible license for the remainder of the contract term duration will be provided which can be used to transition to LAS. |
| Pooled vCPU license (also known as NetScaler virtual CPU licensing) with license contract end date beyond 15th April, 2026. | Replacement LAS compatible license for the remainder of the contract term duration will be provided which can be used to transition to LAS. |
Note:
LAS-based licenses might not be available to customers where prohibited by law or regulations.
If you have questions or concerns, contact Customer Care. Citrix may limit or suspend your Citrix Maintenance for non-compliance with these requirements without liability in addition to any other remedies Citrix may have at law or equity. These requirements don’t apply where prohibited by law or regulation.