Use the Network License Activation Utility

With the Network License Activation utility, you can obtain licenses over the Internet. In addition, it registers your product, provides automated support for email if you cannot obtain a license over the Internet, and saves and migrates license files automatically.

When you want to use the Network License Activation utility to obtain a license file, make sure that you have the following information available:

To use your Network License Activation utility (online request)

Do one of the following:
- (Windows XP) Click Start Programs Autodesk Network License Manager [Autodesk Product] Network License Activation Utility.
- (Windows Vista) Click Start All Programs Autodesk Network License Manager [Autodesk Product] Network License Activation Utility.
- (Mac OS X or Linux) Double-click the NLA shortcut.
On the Obtain a Network License page, make sure Direct Connect (over the Internet) is active, enter your product key, and then click Next.
On the Server Information page, enter the following data:
- The product serial number
  NoteIf you are modifying an existing license file or obtaining a new license for an existing product, your previously entered information might be displayed. Make sure that the serial number that is displayed is the one you want to license. If it is not, enter the correct product serial number.
- The license server model
  For more information about each license server model, click the ? button.
- The server host name
  (Windows) If you do not know the host name, enter the following in command prompt to locate the name of each server you plan to use:
```
<prompt> lmutil lmhostid -hostname
```
  (Mac OS X or Linux) if you do not know the host name, enter the following in Terminal to locate the name of each server you plan to use:
```
<prompt>./lmutil lmhostid -hostname
```
  NoteIn a Distributed server model, you are limited to a maximum of 20 servers. Once the 20 server limit has been reached, the Add button disappears.
- The host ID, for each server host name you entered
  (Windows) If you cannot find the host ID, click Lookup to have the utility automatically locate the host ID for the server(s).
  
  NoteIf your server has more than one network adapter, select the one that corresponds to a physical network adapter. To determine which adapters are physical, enter ipconfig /all at a Windows command prompt and view the Description field above each physical address. If there is more than one physical network adapter, you can use any one of them, as long as it was listed when you ran ipconfig /all. Logical devices such as VPN adapters, PPP adapters, and modems may be listed but are not usable for licensing.
  
  (Mac OS X or Linux) If you do not know the host ID, enter the following in Terminal to locate the host ID for the server(s):
```
<prompt>./lmutil lmhostid
```
  NoteIf your server has more than one network adapter, select the one that corresponds to a physical network adapter. To determine which adapters are physical, open Terminal and go to the directory /sbin/. Enter ifconfig at the command prompt and view the information for each physical address. If there is more than one physical network adapter, you can use any one of them as long as it was listed when you ran ifconfig.
- The number of seats for each license server
  If you choose a Distributed server model, the Seats box is displayed. Enter the number of seats for each license server.
Click Next.
On the Confirm Server Information page, review the server information you entered, and click Next.
On the Log In page, enter your User ID and Password and then click Log In.
If you do not have a user account, click the Create a User ID Now link and follow the instructions to create a user account.
On the Choose Account page, select an account and click Next.
On the License(s) Received page, in the Save License File for [computer name] field, enter the location where you want to save your license file, or click Browse to navigate to the location.
NoteIt is recommended that you save your license file to C:\Program Files\Autodesk Network License Manager\License.

The content of this page differs depending on which server model you selected.

Click Next.
On the License Activation Successful page, click Print to save a printed copy of the license information, or click Done to complete the transaction and exit the Network Activation utility.

(Windows) After you receive your license file and save it locally, refer to How to Configure a License Server (Windows) to configure your license manager.

(Mac OS X) After you receive your license file and save it locally, refer to How to Configure a License Server (Mac OS X) to configure your license manager.

(Linux) After you receive your license file and save it locally, refer to How to Configure a License Server (Linux)to configure your license manager.

To use your Network License Activation utility (offline request)

Do one of the following:
- (Windows XP) Click Start Programs Autodesk Network License Manager [Autodesk Product] Network License Activation Utility.
- (Windows Vista) Click Start All Programs Autodesk Network License Manager [Autodesk Product] Network License Activation Utility.
- (Mac OS X or Linux) Double-click the NLA shortcut.
On the Obtain a Network License page, click Email, fax, phone or send request by postal mail, and then click Next.
On the Server Information page, enter the following data:
- The product serial number
  NoteIf you are modifying an existing license file or obtaining a new license for an existing product, your previously entered information might be displayed. Make sure that the serial number that is displayed is the one you want to license. If it is not, enter the correct product serial number.
- The license server model
  For more information about each license server model, click the ? button.
- The server host name
  (Windows) If you do not know the host name, enter the following in command prompt to locate the name of each server you plan to use:
```
<prompt> lmutil lmhostid -hostname
```
  (Mac OS X or Linux) If you do not know the host name, enter the following in Terminal to locate the name of each server you plan to use:
```
<prompt>./lmutil lmhostid -hostname
```
  NoteIn a Distributed server model, you are limited to a maximum of 20 servers. Once the 20 server limit has been reached, the Add button disappears.
- The host ID, for each server host name you entered
  (Windows) If you cannot find the host ID, click Lookup to have the utility automatically locate the host ID for the server(s).
  
  NoteIf your server has more than one network adapter, select the one that corresponds to a physical network adapter. To determine which adapters are physical, enter ipconfig /all at a Windows command prompt and view the Description field above each physical address. If there is more than one physical network adapter, you can use any one of them, as long as it was listed when you ran ipconfig /all. Logical devices such as VPN adapters, PPP adapters, and modems may be listed but are not usable for licensing.
  
  (Mac OS X or Linux) If you do not know the host ID, enter the following in Terminal to locate the host ID for the server(s):
```
<prompt>./lmutil lmhostid
```
  NoteIf your server has more than one network adapter, select the one that corresponds to a physical network adapter. To determine which adapters are physical, open Terminal and go to the directory /sbin/. Enter ifconfig at the command prompt and view the information for each physical address. If there is more than one physical network adapter, you can use any one of them as long as it was listed when you ran ifconfig.
- The number of seats for each license server
  If you choose a Distributed server model, the Seats box is displayed. Enter the number of seats for each license server.
Click Next.
On the Confirm Server Information page, review the server information you entered, and click Next.
On the Product Registration page, specify the following:
- Whether the product will be registered to a company or individual.
- The country or region where the product will be used.
- Whether the product is an upgrade. If it is, you also need the previous product’s serial number.
Click Next.
Enter your personalization data on the Customer Information page and choose how you would like to receive your activation code - Email, Fax, or Postal mail. Click Next.
Review your personalization data on the Confirm Information page and choose the method you will use to submit your request. Your request can be sent by email, fax, or phone.
If you choose Send my request by Email, an email message will display for you to complete. If you choose to forward your request by fax or phone, the Contact Autodesk page will display with pertinent contact information.

You will be sent your activation code by the method you specified on the Customer Information page.
If you want to print a copy of your registration information, select the Select Open Activation Request Form. When you are finished, click Close.

(Windows) After you receive your license file and save it locally, refer to How to Configure a License Server (Windows) to configure your license manager.

(Mac OS X) After you receive your license file and save it locally, refer to How to Configure a License Server (Mac OS X) to configure your license manager.

(Linux) After you receive your license file and save it locally, refer to How to Configure a License Server (Linux)to configure your license manager.

NoteIt is recommended that you save your license file to the location where you installed the Network License Manager.