Kofax - How to Activate a Kofax License
Applies to
Kofax Capture
Summary
This guide will explain the steps to activate a Software and Hardware Kofax Capture license.
Information Needed to Activate a Software License
- You will need two things to activate a Kofax license.
- Software License Serial Number
- Software License Product Code
- Activation Code
How to Activate a Software License
Navigate to the following website https://knowledge.kofax.com/General_Support/Support_Details/Kofax_Product's_License_Management and choose the type of activation you would like to do.
- Kofax Product License Activation
- Enter your serial number and email address and click next.
- Select your version of Kofax Capture you're running, enter the Product Code, and enter your Machine ID (MAC Address) and click submit.
- Open Kofax License Utility on your Kofax Server. Once the application is opened, click File > Activate and click Automatic. The license is now activated.
Temporary License Activation
Note: This option is used for Volume Increase, Date Rollback, Evaluation Date, and Moving a Software License.
- You will need the following information to request a temporary license: Contact Name, Company Name, Serial Number, Version, and the Reason you need the temporary license.
- Once you entered all the information click Request and you will be provided with an activation code.
- Copy the Activate Code
- Open Kofax Capture License Utility. Once the application is opened, click File > Activate.
- Enter the Serial Number and Product Code and then click Manual.
- Paste the Activate Code from the Kofax website and click Activate. The temporary license is now activated for five days.
How to Activate a Hardware License
- Move the hardware key dongle to the new Kofax environment.
- Open Kofax License Utility. Once the application is opened, click File > Activate.
- Select Hardware key and then click Automatic. The license is now activated.
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