# 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 \
\
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*'

![](/files/u0py0SWBipYsOMrcVIKH)

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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](/getting-started/quick-start/arkance-dock-installation-guide.md)
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1. Launch Revit® > open any project
2. Navigate to the [license manager](#user-content-fn-2)[^2] > Manage

![](/files/i5hsttgA2WTNBvduGxG4)

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

![](/files/owIuNIdA9YGTVGFT3Jki)

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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\
\
Click the tool > click the '?' (question mark icon):

<img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/2043292008684/original/BuT-IlN27NudrU0y0QNmfovF01R4hAmi7A.png?1640782453" alt="" data-size="original">
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We recommend saving the license certificate for future reference
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<details>

<summary>Having troubles?</summary>

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

</details>

[^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*


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