KEPServerEX v5 Licensing Procedures

KEPServerEX v5 Licensing Procedures

KEPServerEX v5 incorporates new tools for handling license activations and transfers. Although its terminology differs slightly from other Kepware products, its procedures are similar. A Kepware ID (available at My Kepware) and an internet connection are required. The internet connection can be from a machine that will not utilize the license. Licensing is not handled within the KEPServerEX application but is managed in a separate License Activation Utility instead. To activate your product, follow the instructions below.

Activating a Software License The following process is required for activating a software license. Open the License Utility Start|Programs|Kepware|KEPServerEX 5| License|License Utility (default installation path) Select "Manage Software Licenses" Click Next to continue. Select "Activate a Product." Click Next to continue. In Create Activation Request File, enter the Activation ID, which is provided by Kepware with a purchased product. Then, click Save to File... Save the Request File The License Utility will then display a file-browse dialog, allowing you to save the generated request file, "activation_request.txt." Save the file, making note of its location. It will be sent to Kepware in the next step. The activation_request.txt file must be generated on the Host Machine. Launch the License Management Tools In an internet browser, navigate to www.kepware.com/mykepware. This will bring you to the My Kepware Portal. Returning users will be prompted to enter login information, whereas first users must create a My Kepware Account to continue. Enter Registration and Activation Information Once logged in, select Product Registration and Activation under the License Management Tools. Enter the registration and activation ID information, and then browse for the Activation Request File that was previously saved. Upload the request file and then click OK. Save the Activation Response File You will provided with a link to download an activation response file called "response.txt" from Kepware. Save this file to the Host Machine and then return to the Manage Software License Activation dialog in the License Utility. Browse for the Activation Response File Next, click the Import File button. Browse to and select the downloaded activation response file. Then, click the Open button at which point the response file will be processed. Note: On successful activation, the View Licenses Page will be displayed listing the activated products.