This guide provides step-by-step instructions for managing an installed floating license server.
Need help installing a floating license server? Refer to the floating license installation guide for detailed instructions.
Need more detailed guidance? Take a look at the License Server Administration Guide.
Ensure you have a valid Activation ID for your software product
An Activation ID is a 32-character code formatted into eight groups of four characters, like this abcd-ef01-2345-6789-abcd-ef01-2345-6789.
Do not confuse an Activation ID with an Entitlement ID. While they share a similar format, an Entitlement ID represents a collection of one or more individual Activation IDs. If you're unsure whether your Activation ID is valid, verify it through the End-User Portal.
In case you have a 16-character codes, these are CCKEY's and not applicable to this licensing system, but rather the Classic Licensing.
You can easily add or remove licenses once your Floating License Server is installed. Follow these steps:
Adding licenses to the Floating License Server
Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator
- Right-click on the Command Prompt and select "Run as Administrator".
Step 2: Navigate to the License Server Folder
- Type the following command to access the correct folder:
cd <file location>
(Replace<file location>with the actual path to your license server files.)
Step 3: Start the Floating License Server
- Run this command to ensure the server is active:
flexnetls.bat -start
Step 4: Activate Floating Licenses
- Use this command to register your licenses
flexnetlsadmin -server <licenseServer_baseURL> -activate -id <activationID> -count <number>-
<licenseServer_baseURL>: The base URL of your floating license server. It includes the server's hostname and port number: http://<licenseServerHostName:port>/api/1.0/instances/~ -
<activationID>: Your 32-character activation ID. -
<number>: The number of license copies you want to activate.
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Step 5: Verify License Installation
- Confirm that the licenses are installed by running:
flexnetlsadmin -server <licenseServer_baseURL> -features
Connecting Users to the Floating License Server
- Share the address and communication port of your Floating License Server with users.
- Instruct users to connect to the server using the provided address and port, as detailed in this article.
Managing access to the Floating License Server
You can control access using the following methods:
- IT Network Configurations: Ensure compliance with the End User License Agreement (EULA).
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting: Use the License Server's built-in functionality to manage who can connect, as detailed in this guide.
For more detailed documentation on administration of your license server, access the guide from this article or online documentation.