{{ :installation:license.png?nolink |}} \\ ==== Step-by-Step Instructions ==== >1. Plug the **license dongle** into a free USB-A port on your computer. Skip this step if you want to use **cloud licensing** instead. >2. Start **Visiometa** by clicking on the desktop icon or the corresponding entry in the start menu. >3. When the software is started for the very first time, the user will be warned that no **license provider registry file** has been found. Confirm the warning and continue. >4. The **license provider dialog** opens and shows the user a list of the licensing methods that have already been registered on this computer. >5. To register a new license provider, click //**Add Dongle**// or //**Add Uplink**// depending on your preferred licensing method. >6. Alternatively, an **existing registry file** with the name ''LicenseProviders.dat'' can be copied from another system and placed in the ''\Documents\Visiometa\Common\'' directory. This can speed up the deployment process for networks with many computers. >7. License dongles are registered by entering a **device ID** and a **device passcode** that you have received from your sales contact. Simply click on the respective key symbol. The text field at the top is used to enter an **optional description** to make it easier for the user to identify the device. >8. Both codes are 32-digit **hexadecimal numbers** and can be entered either manually or by copy and paste. >9. Uplinks store the **network address** and **user credentials** for accessing a license server. Host address and port number depend on your geographical location. >10. **User accounts** can be created by both the license holder themselves and your sales contact. In case of doubt, please contact our support team. >11. Your **dongle and uplink information** can be edited later at any time by selecting the corresponding entry in the license provider dialog and clicking the //**Edit**// button. >12. After **adding or editing** an entry or following a manual change to the registration file, please click on //**Refresh**// to update the license provider dialog. >13. Check whether the license provider of your choice shows a small **green tick**. If this is not the case, you will need to search for incorrect settings or skip ahead to the **troubleshooting** section. >14. You can now **mark the checkbox** in the corresponding row and confirm the dialog with the //**Ok**// button. \\ ==== Dongle License Renewal ==== License dongles are only ever programmed for a **limited period of validity** to protect the customer against loss. However, the period of validity can be easily extended with a **renewal code**, that can be received by the user via e-mail or any other written means of communication. For this purpose, click on //**Request Code**// and send the displayed info to - We will promptly check the validity of your license and send the corresponding renewal code to your contact address.