How do I remove a MetaDefender Managed File Transfer deployment via API calls from an activation key (clear up a license slot)? 

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This article applies to all MetaDefender Managed File Transfer versions deployed on Windows systems.

Please Note: 

To deactivate (remove from the License/Activation key) a MetaDefender Managed File Transfer deployment via API calls, you need the following:

  • A valid License/Activation Key

  • The Deployment ID

Use this API call:

curl -X GET https://activation.dl.opswat.com/deactivation?key=<activation-key>&deployment=<deployment unique-ID> 

Set the API parameters as below:


Once you receive a 200 response, , the license slot will be freed for use with another deployment.

Support: 

For assistance with Activating or Deactivating a deployment via API calls, please follow the instructions at How To Create a Support Package before creating a support case or chatting with our support engineer.


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