# How do I borrow a network license?

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Use the 'Borrow license' feature when you are planning to work outside your local network
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You can use VPN connection to the company network, where the license server is located

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We recommend contacting your local IT staff and ensuring if VPN is possible to set up. <br>

Note that IP address must be used in the license manager's server address field, if you will be using a VPN connection
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To borrow a license, navigate to license manager > Manage > 'Borrow license' > Select your product and date > 'Borrow':

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