Contents for Citrix License Activation Wizard

  What is Citrix License Activation?

  Gathering the Data Needed for Activation

  Using the Citrix License Activation Wizard

  Entering the Activation code


What is Citrix License Activation?

Citrix uses an activation code-based licensing system. Every licensed Citrix product (Citrix server software or Server extension) has an associated serial number. When you install the software, you enter the product’s serial number from the product’s Serial Number Sticker and get a license number. You must then obtain an activation code.

The activation code is based on the product’s license number and is used by the Citrix Licensing program to enable the product. This method offers many benefits, including:

Your system is usable immediately after you enter your activation code and your software is enabled.

You can obtain your activation code from the activation server any time.

You can activate a Citrix server remotely with administrator logon account on the Citrix server.

You have a grace period after you install to activate your software. The grace period for all Citrix licenses is displayed when you install the license.

Any Citrix product that requires a license also requires activation. This includes all versions of the Citrix server software and all Citrix Server extensions.


Gathering the Data Needed for Activation

Before you obtain an activation code, you need to gather the information needed for the activation process. Use the Activation Data Form to help you gather the information you need to supply to activate your Citrix software. This form is available on-line as the file %SYSTEMROOT%\SYSTEM32\REGFORM.TXT.


Using the Citrix License Activation Wizard

The Citrix License Activation Wizard uses a Web browser to connect you to the Citrix Activation Web Page. Before using the wizard, make sure your Citrix server has a Web browser installed and is connected to the Internet.

To use the Citrix License Activation Wizard to obtain a Citrix software activation code, logon as Administrator. Double-click Activation Wizard on your desktop. The Citrix License Activation Wizard dialog box appears.

1.	Click Activate with Web Browser.

2.	When the next screen appears, click Finish to connect to the Activation Server. When the Activation System Screen appears, follow the directions and enter the data from your Activation Data Form. Record your activation code exactly as it appears and exit.


Entering the Activation code

After you obtain the activation code, you need to apply it to activate your Citrix software.

1.	Logon as Administrator.  Click the Start button and point to Programs, next point to MetaFrame Tools, and then click Citrix Licensing. The Citrix Licensing utility appears, displaying the licenses installed on your Citrix server.

2.	Select the Citrix License you are activating from the list of displayed licenses, and then click the Activate button on the toolbar or select Activate License from the License pull-down menu. The Activate License dialog box appears.

3.	Enter your activation code and click OK.

4.	Exit Citrix Licensing.