# Network License: Could Not Connect to the Server

## Problem

'Could not connect to server' error is visible:

![](/files/DItPvx9OiTdleeAD13E3)

## Solutions

1. Check if your license server is up and running: \
   Try to load this page with any browser: *http\://*[***YourLicenseServer***](#user-content-fn-1)[^1]*:2468/web*\
   \
   Start the server if it is not running <br>
2. Make sure that the correct license server is set in the Dock license manager:\
   For example.: '*http\://*[***YourLicenseServer***](#user-content-fn-1)[^1]***:**&#x38;731'*
3. Ensure that an [**antivirus** program is not blocking](#user-content-fn-2)[^2] 'Slps.Disributor.Host.exe' file<br>
4. **Re-install** Agacad license server:\
   \
   Navigate to programs and features > locate Agacad license server > Uninstall > Download and install [the latest version](https://cdn.iv.agacad.com/attachments/1078/NetworkLicenceServer-4.0.2020.2.msi)<br>
5. Make **changes** to 'Slps.Distributor.Host' in **properties** (right-click on Service > Properties):<br>

   <figure><img src="/files/2unc57jdCpfQvouuO6MW" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<details>

<summary>Having troubles? </summary>

1. If neither of the solutions helps, please [send us](https://agacad.freshdesk.com/support/tickets/new) log files from the server:

* C:\Program Files (x86)\AGA-CAD Network Licence Server\Trace.log
* C:\Program Files (x86)\AGA-CAD Network Licence Server\Services\Trace.log
* C:\Program Files (x86)\AGA-CAD Network Licence Server\Web\Trace.log

</details>

[^1]: Replace with your license server's URL or IP address

[^2]: Kindly note, that some antivirus programs are has a high rate of false-positive quarantine. AGACAD assures you that the 'Slps.Disributor.Host.exe' file is safe and contains no viruses\
    \
    Please remove the .exe file from the quarantine and make an exception for this file or path: C:\Program Files (x86)\AGA-CAD


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