Borrow an activation

Use the Borrow Activations page to borrow one or more activations from the activation server or from a CodeMeter dongle for a specified period of time. The software deactivates when the activation expires. A borrowed activation can be returned manually before the end of the borrow term.

To borrow an activation:

1. On the FactoryTalk Activation Manager Home page, click Manage Activations.
2. Click Borrow Activations.

   If the activation is not listed:

   1. Click I Don't See My Activation Here. The Find Available Activations page opens.
   2. Click Update Activation Search Path.
   3. Click Add Server.
   4. Click the Browse button to navigate to and select the server and click OK.
   5. Select the check box next to the server, and click Save.
   6. Under the Available activations list click Refresh Activations.
   7. Click Borrow Activations.

      Tip:	If the activation to be borrowed is on a CodeMeter dongle, make sure the dongle is plugged into a USB port on a computer that is accessible through the activation search path.

3. Select the check box for the activation to borrow.
4. Click Set Borrow Term. When borrowing more than one activation, the borrow term applies to each activation in the group. You cannot exceed the shortest borrow limit found in the group of activations.
5. Select and configure one of the following options:
   • Calendar. This default option displays the latest date or maximum term for which you can borrow the activation. To change this option, click the arrow list to display a calendar and select an earlier date.
   • Days. Enter the number of days to borrow the activation.
   • Hours. Enter the number of hours to borrow the activation.
6. Click Borrow Activations. The window displays the borrowed activations.

See also

Borrow activations

Return a borrowed activation

Decrease the maximum borrow time of an activation

Set up a primary and a backup activation server

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