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title: Activate a Node-Locked License Offline
slug: litmusedge-v2/product-features/system/licenses/offline-node-locked/activate-license
description: Learn how to complete an offline activation of a node-locked license.
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createdAt: 2022-10-07T13:56:31.000Z
---

If your Litmus Edge doesn't have an internet connection, you can activate a license offline. 

# Before You Begin

Before completing the steps below, make sure you do the following:

- Have an Ethernet connection for your first bootup of the Litmus Edge device after installation.
- Synchronize the time for the Litmus device. See [Time Synchronization Issues](docId\:nV1Uu2ansktkKgTBC97ju) to learn more. 
- Have access to a browser that is connected to the internet to complete this activation.
- Obtain the license key from Litmus that will be used to activate the license. 
- If your Internet browser is on a separate computer, use a text file to copy the Activation Key and Offline Activation Key so you can transport the information.

# Activate License Offline

Refer to the appropriate steps depending on if your current license is expired or not. 

## Activate a License Offline if Your Current License is Not Expired

**To activate a license without an internet connection if your current license is not expired:**

1. Navigate to **System ***> ***Activation**. 
2. Click the **License **tab. 
3. From the *Node-Locked License* section, click **Add License**.
   The *Add a New License* form appears.
   ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/iBr9N4al-D0t69wK1s_AN_add-license-button.png)
4. Click the **Offline License Activation** tab.
   The *Activation Key *and *Offline Activation Key* fields appear.
   ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/LfAxsSWTNK3x2A3RFc1jm_offline-license-key.png)
5. Paste or enter the license key obtained from Litmus in the **Activation Key** field. Then, click **Generate Request**.
   The *Offline Activation Request *value appears.
   ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/55xejQBqFEUctV1JeXTC1_generate-request.png)
6. Click the **Copy **icon for the *Offline Activation Request*.
   ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/yBa5b3dWZcAz1CRudlGCB_copy-offline-request.png)
7. Click **Open License Portal**. 
   The *Licensing Portal* opens in a new browser tab. 
8. In the **Activation Request** field paste the* Offline Activation Request *copied in step 5. 
9. Click the** I'm not a robot** check box. Then, click **Make License**. 
10. Click the **Copy **icon for the *Activation Result*. 
11. Return to the browser tab with Litmus Edge and paste the *Activation Result *in the **Offline Activation Key** field. 
12. Click **Submit**. 
    Your license is now activated. 

## Activate a License Offline if Your Current License is Expired

**To activate a license without an Internet connection if your current license is expired:**

1. Log in to Litmus Edge.  
2. Click **License Settings**. 
   ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/M8h-6ZRfkhaPAR7zJprY9_license-settings-button.png)
3. From the *Node-Locked License* section, click **Add License**.
   The *Add a New License* form appears.
   ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/lRVzYpS3xufwwtVqlvqJK_add-license-button-2.png)
4. Click the **Offline License Activation** tab.
   The *Activation Key* and *Offline Activation Key* fields appear.
   ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/0drXb72dDQg3SFrjzJAAJ_offline-license-key-2.png)
5. Paste or enter the license key in the **Activation Key** field. Then, click **Generate Request**.
   The* Offline Activation Request* value appears.
   ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/EAtMwYfeBajHjOci3GAqh_generate-request-2.png)
6. Click the **Copy **icon for the *Offline Activation Request*.
   ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/FXs3-Ya5URzoN4lqwoNgf_offline-license-key-3.png)
7. Click **Open License Portal**. 
   The *Licensing Portal* opens in a new browser tab. 
8. In the **Activation Request** field paste the* Offline Activation Request *copied in step 5. 
9. Click the** I'm not a robot** check box. Then, click **Make License**. 
10. Click the **Copy **icon for the *Activation Result*. 
11. Return to the browser tab with Litmus Edge and paste the *Activation Result *in the **Offline Activation Key** field. 
12. Click **Submit**. 
    Your license is now activated.