. This happens because the license is still tied to a previous installation or a failed registration attempt. E-SPIN Group 1. Reset the Activation Code
Once the code is reset, return to your offline machine to generate a new challenge string. : Run /opt/nessus/sbin/nessuscli fetch --challenge .
With your reset and your new Challenge Code in hand: nessus offline activation license already in use
The most effective way to clear this error is through the Tenable Community portal .
If you followed these steps and still receive the "Already in Use" error, it usually indicates a backend sync issue at Tenable. In this case, providing your Activation Code and the new Challenge Code to a Tenable Support ticket is the fastest path to resolution. Reset the Activation Code Once the code is
C:\Program Files\Tenable\Nessus\nessuscli.exe fetch --challenge /Library/Nessus/run/sbin/nessuscli fetch --challenge 3. Complete Offline Registration
On a computer with internet access, go to the Nessus Offline Registration page . If you followed these steps and still receive
To resolve the "license already in use" error during a Nessus offline activation, you must reset the activation code through the Tenable Community portal before it can be applied to a new challenge code 1. Reset the Activation Code