A USB flash drive or external hard drive to transfer registration files between the offline Acronis Management Server and the online machine.

The serial numbers embedded in your registration file are already assigned to another registered management server on your online portal.

Click (this downloads a file named Registration.json or similar).

. This requires using both the local console of the management server and the cloud console:

After processing the registration file, the Cloud Console will prepare the activation data and automatically prompt you to "Download file." Click this button to download an activation file and save it to your USB drive.

Whether you are protecting a small business server room or a large-scale data center with thousands of licenses, following the steps outlined in this guide ensures your backup infrastructure remains activated, compliant, and ready to defend against data loss or cyber threats. Proper offline activation not only preserves the integrity of your security posture but also guarantees business continuity in scenarios where a live internet connection is a liability.