Register a Scanner Online
Required User Role: User with administrator privileges
To see and copy the full command for your specific operating system, see the Command Quick Reference.
Usage
To register a Nessus scanner online, use the following command:
# nessuscli fetch --register <Activation Code>
You must use a unique activation code. If the registration code is already in use, the following is displayed:
Nessus Plugins Error: The provided Activation Code (XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) has already been used
Register without downloading plugin or core updates
To register Tenable Nessus online but not perform any updates, use the following command:
nessuscli fetch --register-only <Activation Code>
For the full command for your operating system, see the following:
Linux: