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You are using SDL Trados Studio 2015 (or later) or SDL Passolo 2016 (or later) and want to borrow or return a borrowed license from the SDL License Server. |
How to Borrow a Network LicenseBefore you start:To borrow a network license, you need to:
To borrow a license:
e.g. If you have a SDL Trados Studio Network license with 3 seats you cannot have 3 users borrowing all 3 seats in the same time. 2 of them will be able to borrow but 1 seat will needs to stay on the server. The third user will still be able to work but connected to the license server. You can now work with the SDL application without being connected to the license server. How to Return a Borrowed Network LicenseIf you borrow a network license, you can return it before the borrowing period expires. Before you start:
To return license:
The license will now be available for use by other users. Do you still require help?If this article has not solved your issue or if you require assistance, contact the SDL Support Team:
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This article explains how to borrow and return a borrowed network license on a machine that will not remain directly connected to the SDL License Server. Commuter licensing allows users to borrow a license. Users usually require a commuter license when they want to travel and need to use the SDL product offline for a certain period of time. The network user borrows a license seat for the duration of the trip and checks it back in on returning. NOTE: You will not be able to borrow the last license seat available on the network license. This is because connecting to the server in order to borrow a license already requires a license seat. Borrowing is not possible without an available license seat. The seat required for the connection is returned back to the license pool immediately after the server grants the borrowed license. |
This article explains how the Product Activation Wizard can be used to activate your Single User License for SDL Trados Studio 2021 for the first time using the Online Activation Function. The Product Activation Wizard is part of your installation and will appear when the product is first started. Overview: |
Online activation for Single-User licenseFollow these step-by-step instructions:
Product activation window:Not sure if activated?In your SDL Account you can now see your license in use: Do you still require help?If this article has not solved your issue or if you require assistance, contact the SDL Support Team:
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When you first install Trados Studio 2021 and the Product Activation Wizard appears, you automatically receive a 30 day trial. This trial disappears once your license has been activated. The trial license will only appear if you have never had SDL Trados Studio 2021 before. |