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Server licensing

Server licensing identifies your Double-Take activation codes.

The fields and buttons in the Licensing section will vary depending on your Double-Take Console configuration and the type of activation codes you are using.

Add activation codes and activation keys—The activation code and activation key are the Double-Take license which is required on every Double-Take server. They are a 24 character, alpha-numeric code. You can change your activation code without reinstalling, if your license changes.

There are different licenses available.
- Evaluation—An evaluation license has an expiration date built into the activation code. When the license expires, the software will no longer function. The same evaluation licenses can be used on multiple machines on a network. An evaluation license does not have to be activated.
- Single—A single license is available on a per-machine basis. Each server is required to have a unique license whether it is functioning as a source, target, or both. A single license can only be used on one server. It may have a 14 day activation period built-in or a 60 expiration date, depending on the Double-Take product you are using and the type of license you have purchased.
- Quantity—A quantity license is available to license a specific number of servers. Generally, these licenses have a built-in expiration date.
- Site—A site license is available to register every machine with the same license. This license is designed to be used on multiple servers on a network. This license may or may not have to be activated, depending on the code.
To add an activation code and activation key, type in the code and click Add. If your console has been enabled to manage your license inventory, click Choose from inventory to open the Activation Codes dialog box where you can select the activation codes you want to apply. See Console options for details on enabling the license inventory.

The license inventory feature cannot be enabled if your service provider has restricted access to it.
Current activation codes—The server's current activation codes are displayed.
- Warning or error icon—Warnings indicate the license is temporary and will expire. Errors indicate the license has expired.
- Product—The product associated with the license
- Serial Number—The serial number associated with the license
- Expiration Date—The date the license expires, if there is one
- Activation Code—The activation code
To remove a code, highlight it and click Remove. To copy a code, highlight it and click Copy.
Activation—If your activation code needs to be activated, you will see an additional Activation section at the bottom of the Licensing section. To activate your code, use one of the following procedures.
- Activate online—If you have Internet access, you can activate your license and apply the activated license to the server in one step. Select Activate Online.
- Obtain activation key online, then activate—If you have Internet access, click the hyperlink in the Activation section to take you to the web so that you can submit your activation information. Complete and submit the activation form, and you will receive an email with the activation key. Activate your server by entering the activation key in the Add activation codes and activations keys field and clicking Add.
- Obtain activation key offline, then activate—If you do not have Internet access, go to https://activate.doubletake.com from another machine that has Internet access. Complete and submit the activation form, and you will receive an email with the activation key. Activate your server by entering the activation key in the Add activation codes and activations keys field and clicking Add.
The permanent code is specific to this server. It cannot be used on any other server. If the activation code and server do not match, Double-Take will not run.