This guide covers the steps to set up a floating license server.
Already have a license server installed? Refer to the license server management guide
Need to connect individual computers to the license server? Check out these connection instructions

Installation Steps

Step 1: Install and configure Java

1. Download Oracle Java SE 17 and follow the installation instructions
2. Set the JAVA_HOME environment variable to specify your JDK installation path in Windows. Follow the steps in the video below for detailed guidance.

   Click here for an instruction video on the installation and configuration of Java

    

    

Step 2: Download the Floating License Server

1. Obtain the latest installers for the License Server from the Online Software Activation website. For more information, refer to how to download and install the newest version of Materialise Software.
2. Locate the downloaded .zip file and extract its contents to a suitable directory on your computer.

Step 3: Install the Floating License Server

1. Open Command Prompt as an Administrator, by right-clicking on the Command Prompt application and selecting Run as Administrator.
2. Navigate to the file location where the Floating License Server files have been extracted, by typing: cd <file location>
3. Install the license server as a service by running: flexnetls.bat -install
4. Verify that the service is running by typing: flexnetls.bat -status 

Step 4: Change the default password

Your License Server has been set up with online activation and security enabled. This means you will need to use a password for any administrative actions. It is recommended that you change the default administrative password to a <new_password>, using the following command:
flexnetlsadmin.bat -server http://localhost:7070/api/1.0/instances/~ -authorize admin Adm1nistrator! -users -edit admin <new_password>