Using LAC to activate a software license
End users can activate a software license by entering the activation key associated with the license (provided by the software vendor) at https://license.x-formation.com.
To activate and download a license:
- Enter an activation key in the Activate License section of the log in page, then click Log in. A page opens that shows the associated license information (product name and version, creation/activation date, etc.).
- If this is the first time the license is downloaded, enter the hostid of the machine where the license is being installed in the Hostid Value field.
- After entering the hostid, activate the license by clicking the Activate button.
- Download the activated license by clicking the Download button.
After activating and downloading the license, the license can be re-downloaded at any time by following steps 1 and 4 above. (On subsequent downloads, the hostid will be filled in, and you need only click the Download button to obtain the license.)
Alternatively, the software vendor can request that end users send an email containing their activation key and hostid, so that they can activate the end user's software. The software vendor may also provide fully automated activation for end users by integrating activation into the installer program or their application, using the LAC API. (*reference to api section needed, this is for future inclusion.*)