Context & Description
Certificate-based licensing is a straightforward method for managing software licenses, utilizing a manually installed license file. The Thermo Scientific License Manager (LM) portal helps you manage your product licenses throughout the different stages of your contract lifecycle.
If you need to manage your software licenses using the certificate-based licensing method, follow these articles that provide step-by-step instructions:
- Obtain your Host ID before activating, upgrading, or reactivating: 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 licenses under maintenance when a new version is released: KA-01240 "Manage Local Licenses: Upgrade a License File".
- Reactivate your license file when your time-limited license subscription is renewed: KA-01241 "Manage Local Licenses: Reactivate a License File".