Codesys License Activation Extra Quality ★

Take the USB flash drive to a computer with internet access.

Open Tools > License Manager , select your workstation or target device, and review the active product list. Valid licenses will show a green status icon.

The wizard will contact the central CODESYS License Server via the internet.

Method 1: Online Activation via CODESYS License Manager (Recommended) codesys license activation

Input your 25-digit ticket ID. The license will be activated online. 2. Offline Activation

This usually installs automatically with CODESYS, but it must be running in your system tray (the little grey or green "C" icon). 3. Step-by-Step Activation Process Method A: Activation via the CODESYS IDE (Standard) This is the most common method for most users. Open CODESYS: Launch your project or a blank project. Open License Manager: Go to Tools > License Manager .

Perhaps the most important aspect of CODESYS licensing is the Revocation process. If you are upgrading your PC or moving a license from a hard drive to a USB stick, you must revoke the license before formatting your old drive. Take the USB flash drive to a computer with internet access

Choose this if you are activating a feature for your programming PC (e.g., Static Analysis, Git integration, or Profiler).

The license resides on a physical USB security key. This option allows you to easily move the license between different computers or PLCs by simply unplugging and plugging in the USB drive. Prerequisites Before Activation

Select the "Device" (your PLC) or "Workstation" (your PC) depending on what you are licensing. The wizard will contact the central CODESYS License

After pasting the Container ID, the CODESYS portal will generate an activation file ( .lic or .license ). Download it to your PC.

A: Yes, but you must first deactivate it. In the License Management tab, click "Deactivate License" . This returns it to your MyCODESYS pool. Then activate on the new device. (Limited to 5 moves/year).