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== Overview ==
The '''IBH OPC UA Server/Client''' for Windows and Linux PCs uses Copilot server-based licensing.


The preferred method is online activation with the '''license serial number''' and its associated '''eight-digit secret'''. For systems without Internet access, manual activation is available using a system-bound license request and a signed JSON license file.


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== License status ==
In the Web Configurator, open the '''System''' page and locate the '''License''' section. It displays:


* status of the installed license
* licensee
* license serial number
* validity period
* enabled features


A license may be displayed as '''Valid''', '''Expired''' or '''Invalid'''. If no license is installed, the status is '''No license file'''. For a license without an expiry date, the validity field displays '''Unlimited'''.


By clicking the IBH OPC UA Server/Client icon using the right mouse button in the taskbar, the license management can be started:
== Online activation ==
Online activation requires Internet access to the Copilot license server, the license serial number and the associated eight-digit secret.


# In the Web Configurator, open the '''System''' page.
# Go to the '''License''' section.
# Under '''Online activation''', enter the license serial number.
# Enter the eight-digit secret.
# Select '''Activate online'''.
# Wait until the license has been downloaded, verified and installed.
# Verify the license status, licensee, serial number, validity period and enabled features.


The secret is only required for activation and should be treated as confidential.


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== Manual activation without Internet access ==
If the target system cannot access the Internet, the license can be transferred manually.


# In the Web Configurator, open the '''System''' page and the '''License''' section.
# Under '''Manual alternative – License request''', select '''Download'''. The Web Configurator creates <code>ibhlinkua-license-request.json</code>.
# Transfer this request file to a computer with Internet access and use the designated IBHsoftec/Copilot licensing process to obtain a signed license file.
# Transfer the signed JSON license file back to the target system.
# Under '''Manual alternative – License file''', select and install the file.
# Verify the displayed license status and enabled features.


The license request is bound to the target system. Do not modify either the request file or the signed license file.


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== Reinstallation and system migration ==
A license is bound to its system. An existing license file therefore cannot simply be copied to another computer. For a system migration, create a new license request and contact IBHsoftec to arrange the transfer or reissue of the license.


Also back up the IBH OPC UA Server/Client configuration before reinstalling the software.


Within this dialog you'll find the '''Hardware ID''' which needs to be send to IBHsoftec via email to '''[mailto:Register@ibhsoftec.com?subject=License%20Request%20IBH%20OPC%20UA%20Server/Client Register@ibhsoftec.com]'''.<br />
== Troubleshooting ==
; Online activation fails
: Check the Internet connection, DNS, proxy and firewall settings, system time, license serial number and eight-digit secret.


Please also mention your No. of the invoice or the delivery note.
; License file is rejected as invalid
: Use only the unmodified signed JSON license file for the system on which the license request was created.


; License has expired
: Check the displayed validity period and renew the license if necessary.


Once you have received the serial and PIN from IBHsoftec you can enter them with the license management:
; A required feature is missing
: Compare the displayed features with the purchased license scope.


 
== See also ==
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* [[IBH OPC UA:Startup operations|Startup operations]]
 
* [[IBH OPC UA Editor]]
 
 
The license status can always be checked within the license management:
 
 
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Latest revision as of 13:37, 5 August 2026

Overview

The IBH OPC UA Server/Client for Windows and Linux PCs uses Copilot server-based licensing.

The preferred method is online activation with the license serial number and its associated eight-digit secret. For systems without Internet access, manual activation is available using a system-bound license request and a signed JSON license file.

License status

In the Web Configurator, open the System page and locate the License section. It displays:

  • status of the installed license
  • licensee
  • license serial number
  • validity period
  • enabled features

A license may be displayed as Valid, Expired or Invalid. If no license is installed, the status is No license file. For a license without an expiry date, the validity field displays Unlimited.

Online activation

Online activation requires Internet access to the Copilot license server, the license serial number and the associated eight-digit secret.

  1. In the Web Configurator, open the System page.
  2. Go to the License section.
  3. Under Online activation, enter the license serial number.
  4. Enter the eight-digit secret.
  5. Select Activate online.
  6. Wait until the license has been downloaded, verified and installed.
  7. Verify the license status, licensee, serial number, validity period and enabled features.

The secret is only required for activation and should be treated as confidential.

Manual activation without Internet access

If the target system cannot access the Internet, the license can be transferred manually.

  1. In the Web Configurator, open the System page and the License section.
  2. Under Manual alternative – License request, select Download. The Web Configurator creates ibhlinkua-license-request.json.
  3. Transfer this request file to a computer with Internet access and use the designated IBHsoftec/Copilot licensing process to obtain a signed license file.
  4. Transfer the signed JSON license file back to the target system.
  5. Under Manual alternative – License file, select and install the file.
  6. Verify the displayed license status and enabled features.

The license request is bound to the target system. Do not modify either the request file or the signed license file.

Reinstallation and system migration

A license is bound to its system. An existing license file therefore cannot simply be copied to another computer. For a system migration, create a new license request and contact IBHsoftec to arrange the transfer or reissue of the license.

Also back up the IBH OPC UA Server/Client configuration before reinstalling the software.

Troubleshooting

Online activation fails
Check the Internet connection, DNS, proxy and firewall settings, system time, license serial number and eight-digit secret.
License file is rejected as invalid
Use only the unmodified signed JSON license file for the system on which the license request was created.
License has expired
Check the displayed validity period and renew the license if necessary.
A required feature is missing
Compare the displayed features with the purchased license scope.

See also

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