# Network License Activation

Before network license activation, we recommend watching the activation guide:

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## For Admin

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[Choose the workstation](#user-content-fn-1)[^1] that is going to be the network license host \
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The Hostname or IP address of this machine will be used to configure users’ workstations in the future
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1. Install [Network License Server](https://d3pwddx1voa37u.cloudfront.net/attachments/5fca4c5bf3df9b27276e48ce/NetworkLicenceServer-4.0.2020.2.msi)
2. Open a web browser > enter URL with hostname\
   Example: *http\://**YourServerName**:2468/web* or IP address *http\://**192.X.X.X**:2468/web*
3. Open the Activation tab in NLM Server
4. Enter the provided activation key in the '*Activation Key*' field, and click '*Submit*'

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License details can be viewed in the "Products" tab
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## **For End User**

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Make sure your workstation has the [latest ARKANCE Dock installed](https://docs.besmart.software/getting-started/quick-start/arkance-dock-installation-guide)
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1. Launch Revit® > open any project
2. Navigate to the [license manager](#user-content-fn-2)[^2] > Manage

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4. Set your [license server address](#user-content-fn-3)[^3] > Save

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License server address is the server Hostname or IP address with port number '8731' \
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Example: *http\://**YourServerName**:8731 or with IP address http\://**192.X.X.X**:8731*
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5. You should now see a list of available licenses on the server.\
   Select your tool or solution > click 'Install'

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Technical documentation and training videos are available directly from the Dock\
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Click the tool > click the '?' (question mark icon):

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We recommend saving the license certificate for future reference
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<summary>Having troubles?</summary>

1. Common issue - [Server Error in ‘/Web’ Application](https://docs.besmart.software/getting-started/troubleshooting/network-license-server-error-in-web-application)
2. Common issue -  [Server Installation Error ](https://docs.besmart.software/getting-started/troubleshooting/network-license-server-installation-error)
3. More common solutions - [Troubleshooting guide](https://docs.besmart.software/getting-started/troubleshooting)
4. Reach out to <support@besmart.software> for personal assistance

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[^1]: Recommended system requirements:\
    Windows 7 or later,\
    Windows Server (WS) 2008 R2 or later, processor with 1.2 GHz,\
    8 GB of RAM

[^2]: The gear icon in the bottom right corner

[^3]: License server address is the server Hostname or IP address with port number '8731' \
    \
    Example: *http\://**YourServerName**:8731 or with IP address http\://**192.X.X.X**:8731*