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Registering the firewall later

You can set up the firewall without claiming (registering) it in Sophos Central for up to 30 days.

You can configure all firewall features except Sophos Central and Synchronized Security Heartbeat.

You may want to delay registration for demonstration purposes or because the firewall doesn't have an internet connection.

To defer firewall registration when setting up the firewall, do as follows according to your scenario:

With internet connection

  1. On Register your firewall, select I do not want to register now.
  2. Click Continue, then click Continue in the warning prompt.
  3. Follow the instructions in the assistant.

Without internet connection

  1. On Internet Connection, select Continue Offline.
  2. Click Continue, then click Continue in the warning prompt.
  3. Follow the instructions in the assistant.

After you finish the setup, go to Administration > Licensing to check that the following statement is shown:

Registration has been currently deferred on this device.

Tip

You can claim the firewall during the 30-day period in Sophos Central.

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