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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.
You may need to update the license file on your PTC FlexNet License Server after renewing licenses, adding additional licenses, upgrading Creo, or receiving a new license file from PTC.
The exact update process depends on the type and version of FlexNet License Server being used. Rather than maintaining separate instructions for each license manager, we recommend following PTC's current procedure:
PTC – How to Update FlexNet Admin License Server with a New License File (CS77700)
PTC's article covers updating and reconfiguring the license server with a new license file, including both LMADMIN and LMGRD-based FlexNet environments.
Tip: Before updating the server, keep a backup of your existing license file and confirm that the new license was generated for the correct server Host ID.
Having Trouble After the Update?
If the license server does not start, users cannot obtain licenses, or Creo reports a FlexNet error after the update, see: