How do I activate license manager in SOLIDWORKS?

How do I open license manager in SOLIDWORKS?

You can start the SolidNetWork License Manager from the Windows Start menu. In Windows, click Start > SOLIDWORKS Tools version > SolidNetWork License Manager Server. Search ‘Starting the SolidNetWork License Manager’ in the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base.

How do I manually activate a SOLIDWORKS license?

To activate SOLIDWORKS

  1. Run SOLIDWORKS software from the Start menu on your machine. …
  2. Select the Help icon in the top-right of the SOLIDWORKS interface and select Licenses > Activate (in SOLIDWORKS releases prior to 2020 this would be found under the Help menu)

How do I install SOLIDWORKS Licence manager?

NOTE: The License Manager must be installed on a machine connected to the same network as all client machines.

  1. Locate the SOLIDWORKS Installation file set that you just downloaded and run Setup.exe.
  2. Select Install Server Components and Install SolidNetWork License Manager then click Next.

How do I activate my license in SOLIDWORKS?

In SOLIDWORKS, you clicked > Licenses > Activate. (You are in Activate mode.) In SOLIDWORKS, you clicked > Licenses > Deactivate . (You are in Deactivate mode.)

How does SOLIDWORKS license manager work?

SOLIDWORKS Network Licenses



The SolidNetWork License manager releases these seats on an as-needed basis and keeps track of who has each seat as well as for how long. Once a user’s computer is connected to the network with a license server, the computer will “use” a license whenever SOLIDWORKS is opened.

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How do I find my solidworks license server?

Server Location



This application is found under Start > SOLIDWORKS Tools > SolidNetWork License Manager Client. On the Server List tab, add the appropriate port and server name.

How do I activate my standalone license?

Manually Activate a Standalone License

  1. Licensing in virtual machines.
  2. What is Standalone license?
  3. Use Activation guide.
  4. Perform manual activation.
  5. Access online Licensing portal.
  6. Upload the activation request file.
  7. Download the license file.
  8. Use the license file to finish the activation.

How do I install SOLIDWORKS 2020 license manager?

Installing and Activating a License Manager

  1. Select the internet or email procedure.
  2. Supply email contact information.
  3. Click Next to proceed. Internet: Activation occurs automatically. Email: Press Save to create a request file, then send the file to activation@solidworks.com.

How do I update SOLIDWORKS Licence manager?

Upgrade Process

  1. Download the installation media to the server machine hosting the SNL manager. …
  2. Transfer the SOLIDWORKS Product License(s) …
  3. Move Product Licenses. …
  4. Transfer Serial Numbers. …
  5. Upgrade the SNL manager to the new version. …
  6. Accept The Terms. …
  7. Activate License on the Upgraded SNL Manager. …
  8. Verify Serial Numbers.
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