Codesys License Activation

To activate a CODESYS license, you typically use the License Manager

1. Launch: Open the CODESYS License Manager tool.
2. Insert Key (Optional): If you purchased a USB dongle (CODESYS Key), insert it now. If not, the license will be bound to your PC's hard drive.
3. Enter Code: Click the "License" button and input your Ticket ID.
4. Activate: Click Next to contact the license server over the internet.
5. Verify: Check the main list to ensure your product status is "Licensed."

• CODESYS License Manager (on device or in vendor portal for creating license requests).
• License Key / License File (often .lic or .dat).
• Hardware ID (HWID) / fingerprint generated by device or CODESYS runtime.
• Activation code or activation file from 3S (or OEM vendor).

Step 5: Download the License File After pasting the Container ID, the CODESYS portal will generate an activation file (.lic or .license). Download it to your PC. codesys license activation

Method B: Activating a USB Dongle (CmStick)

For industrial PCs or controllers with USB ports. To activate a CODESYS license, you typically use