https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/asa5585-lic-issue/m-p/3048968#M145284 <P>From my experience, the License term starts as soon as you receive the PAK from Cisco, not when you activate it. You have the option of choosing your own starting date (delayed up to 60 days I think) when you purchase the license.</P> Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:11:18 GMT Rahul Govindan 2017-03-30T15:11:18Z https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/asa5585-lic-issue/m-p/3048967#M145279 <P>Hello,</P> <P>we have ordered&nbsp; L-ASA5585-60-TAM 3Y 4pcs and I've received an authorization key qty 4pcs</P> <P>and I'm not sure it will start when we have ordered or after activating&nbsp;</P> <P>Thx for your support</P> <P>Amirkia</P> Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:09:12 GMT https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/asa5585-lic-issue/m-p/3048967#M145279 Amirkia Kalvandi 2019-03-12T09:09:12Z https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/asa5585-lic-issue/m-p/3048968#M145284 <P>From my experience, the License term starts as soon as you receive the PAK from Cisco, not when you activate it. You have the option of choosing your own starting date (delayed up to 60 days I think) when you purchase the license.</P> Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:11:18 GMT https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/asa5585-lic-issue/m-p/3048968#M145284 Rahul Govindan 2017-03-30T15:11:18Z