Activate the license
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Activate the license

Bind the license and one-time activation code.

Required values

Activation requires:

  • The license key issued for the customer.
  • The one-time activation code generated with that license.

The activation code is not the setup token. The setup token protects local configuration; the activation code binds a commercial license to an eligible installation.

What activation does

A successful activation:

  1. Consumes the one-time activation code.
  2. Binds the license to the installation.
  3. Retrieves the licensed Modules, selected Sub-modules, limits, dates, and online refresh policy.
  4. Advances the installation to the next setup step.

Review those values on the License page after setup.

Common rejection reasons

  • The license and activation code do not belong together.
  • The activation code has already been used.
  • The license is not active or is outside its valid dates.
  • The maximum installation count is reached.
  • The selected release or architecture is not authorised.
  • The server cannot reach the licensing service or has an incorrect clock.