*Offline Activation Process

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Last updated: Apr 03, 2023 by Christian van Surksum
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Configuration Article | CA-20200929-TP-03

VDG Sense | Licensing | Activation

Step 1: Requirements

A Sense Client and a Sense Server installationSince Sense Server has no graphical user interface, therefore you need to activate the Sense Server software via a Sense Client.
A Sense license key You can use either the license key file on the USB card or provided by email. The USB card should be inserted into the Sense Client platform machine (not the Sense server). You can also manually enter the license key by pasting or typing it.
A USB stick or drive In order to transfer the activation request and license file to and from the Sense Licensing Portal, you need to copy these files to a mobile storage device. You will need these files on a computer with an internet connection.

Step 2: License key

Open the activation wizard by clicking the Enter the license key button.

When the USB card is inserted into the Sense Client platform machine, it will automatically recognize the license key file. In other case, you will have to browse for a license key file or enter it manually.

When clicking the Check button, the key parameter will be sent to the Sense Server. If verification is successful validation, you can use your Sense software for ten days. After ten days you need to complete the activation process to continue using Sense software.

Step 3: Activation

For an Offline activation of the license you have to click on the Offline button.

Step 4: Create activation file

To activate your software you need to save the activation file to a USB stick or drive. Please click the Save button. You can also copy the contents of the activation file.

Step 5: Create license file

To retrieve an activated license file you need to transfer the activation file to another computer with an internet connection. On this computer you can access the Sense Licensing Portal at the following link: https://service.tkhsecurity.com/en/licensing/activate

After you completed the activation wizard on the Sense Licensing Portal, you need to save the license file to a USB stick or drive.

Step 6: Save license file

To finish the activation process, you need to load the saved license file from the Sense Licensing Portal (stored on the USB stick or drive). You need to confirm the license file in order to complete the activation of your software.

When successfully activated the software license status changes and will be able to display more detailed license features.

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