Context & Description
Certificate-based licensing allows you to manage your software licenses manually by installing a license file. The Thermo Scientific™ License Manager (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".