Context & Description
Certificate-based licensing allows you to manage your software licenses manually by installing a license file. The Thermo Scientific License Manager Portal (LM portal) enables you to manage product licenses throughout the various stages of the contract lifecycle.
If you need to manage your software licenses using the certificate-based licensing method, refer to the following articles for step-by-step instructions:
- Obtain your Host ID before activating, upgrading, or reactivating a license: KA-01277 "Manage Local Licenses: How to Find Your Local Machine ID".
- Obtain your license file when purchasing a new license: KA-01239 "Manage Local Licenses: Activate a License File".
- Install the license file on the machine where the product is installed: KA-01242 "Manage Local Licenses: Install a License File".
- Upgrade your license file for products under maintenance when a new version is released: KA-01240 "Manage Local Licenses: Upgrade a License File".
- Reactivate your license file when renewing a time-limited license subscription: KA-01241 "Manage Local Licenses: Reactivate a License File".