Creo Licensing & Installation

In this section

• Finding the Host ID — A Host ID is used by PTC to identify the computer associated with a license.
• Finding a PTC License Feature Name — How to find the license feature name FlexNet and PTC applications use to request a specific license or extension.
• Troubleshooting PTC FlexNet License Server Issues — A checklist for diagnosing why Creo cannot obtain a floating license from the FlexNet license server.
• Retrieving and Installing PTC Licenses — How authorized users retrieve and install PTC licenses through the Manage Licensing application.
• Downloading, Installing, and Updating Creo Parametric — An overview of downloading, licensing, installing, and updating Creo Parametric for node-locked and floating licenses.
• Updating a Node-Locked Creo License — How to update a node-locked Creo license file after a renewal, upgrade, or new file from PTC.
• Updating Your License File in FlexNet — How to update the license file on a PTC FlexNet License Server after a renewal, add-on, or Creo upgrade.
• Accessing a Creo Home Use License — How eligible Creo users generate and apply a Home Use license on a home computer.
• Managing PTC eSupport Portal Permissions — How PTC eSupport Portal permissions control who can download software, open cases, and manage licenses.
• Configuring Creo Startup Extensions — How Creo Parametric startup files (.psf) determine which licenses and extensions are requested at launch.