License

After the first installation of VDC Manager, the license window appears automatically at start-up.

If you are already working with VDC Manager and want to enter a new license key:

  1. Click on the settings in the upper left corner.

  2. Then click on the license button

 

Depending on the type of license you have purchased, select the NAMED USER (user license) or CONCURRENT USER (network license) tab as appropriate and enter your license key.

If you would like to test VDC Manager first, click on the Demo button. This will generate a test version with a runtime of 14 days.

 

Named User

NAMED USER licenses are assigned to a specific user and may be registered on a maximum of two devices for this user. The license is activated via an Activation ID. This consists of 32 characters and includes both letters and numbers. Every fourth character is separated by a hyphen. To activate the license, an active Internet connection is required. Afterwards, no Internet connection is required to use the software.

The validity of the license depends on the duration of the contract. If the contract is extended, a new Activation ID is required.

Concurrent User

CONCURRENT USER licenses are network licenses. They are not assigned to a specific user. The number of concurrent users depends on the number of licenses purchased (at least two). For example, if ten CONCURRENT USER licenses are available in your company, ten employees can work with VDC Manager simultaneously.

The activation of the license is done by an Instance ID. This consists of 12 characters and contains both letters and numbers (without hyphen). To activate the license or to start VDC Manager, an active internet connection is required. The validity of the license depends on the duration of the contract. If the contract is renewed, a new instance ID is not required.

If you want to use the license without internet connection, you have the possibility to borrow a license ID. To do this, click on Extended Options on the CONCURRENT USER tab and then on "Borrow". Specify the duration of the borrowing here.

 

Notes:

A CONCURRENT USER license can be borrowed for a maximum of 14 days. Borrowing can only be done with an active internet connection.