Activating as a NON-SELECT or Node Locked user [TN]

Document Information

Document Type: TechNote

Product(s): ALL

Version(s): XM & Higher

Original Author: John Keiter

Overview

All version 8.9 or newer software is activated against a SELECTserver license server.

Activation of the software is achieved by entering a server name and site activation key into the
product. The Server Name and Site activation key are entered into the "Product Activation
Wizard" or into the “License ManagementTool”.

For NON-SELECT users, the server name will be ProductActivation.bentley.com.

Product Activation Wizard Instructions

You may be put straight into the “Product Activation Wizard,” If the Product Activation Wizard does not prompt upon launching the application, you can actiavte using the License Mangement Tool.

Once in the Product Activation Wizard, you are given the following options:

 “SELECT subscriber activating against a hosted (Bentley) SELECT Server.”

 "SELECT subscriber with a deployed (local) SELECT server.”

 “NON-SELECT or Node locked user”

 “Evaluation Only – No license information”

You will want to verify that NON-SELECT or Node locked user is selected.
Once selected, click Next> in the bottom right corner.

On the next screen, you will be asked about your "License Information." You are given the following options:

 I have a license file ready to import

 I have an activation key
 I do not have any licensing information

Typically you will have an activation key to activate with. This is sent through fulfillment documentation once the
perpetual license is created.
Once selected, click Next> in the bottom right corner.

When selecting the "NON-SELECT or Node locked user," the server name will be filled in by default.

Fill in the Site Activation Key in the Site Activation Key box. Due to the length of the site activation key, it is recommended that each user copy and paste the information directly into the license management tool. Also, be
sure there are no extra spaces before or after the server name and site activation key as this can prevent a proper activation.
Once completed, click Next> in the bottom right corner.
Depending on what version of software in being installed, the country where the product will be in use may have to be selected.

Once a "Country of Use" is selected, click Next> in the bottom right corner.

On the next screen, you are prompted with a "License Checkout" dialog. As a NON-SELECT user, you must use a
checked out license.

The box next to "Use a checked out license," should be checked by default, but if it is not, be sure to do so. Fill out
all fields on the License Checkout screen.
Once completed, click Next> in the bottom right corner.

The final screen will give you a summary of the licensing activation you just processed. Click "Finish."

You're product is now activated and ready for use!

Please Note:
Non-SELECT licensing is version and machine specific. You may not freely switch between different versions of the same application.

If you require the ability to run multiple versions of the same software, you may wish to investigate Bentley SELECT. In many instances the licensing options available under SELECT will allow you to run multiple versions of the same
application.

More information about SELECT can be found here:

http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Subscriptions/Bentley+SELECT/

See Also

Product TechNotes and FAQs" target="_blank">Product TechNotes and FAQs

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

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