Activate online (automatic)
By following this guide, you can ensure a smooth licensing process for your CODESYS projects.
Select the specific license(s) you wish to activate from the list. Click .
(move to another PC): License Manager → right-click license → Deactivate . codesys license activation
Select either CODESYS Key (USB dongle) or Softcontainer (software-bound). Click Next . Activate License: Click the Activate License... button.
Paste your 25-digit Ticket ID into the text box and click Next .
(sent via email after purchase from the store). Activate online (automatic) By following this guide, you
There are two primary ways to activate your license: directly through the CODESYS Development System (recommended) or via a web browser using the CODESYS License Central.
The license resides on a physical USB security key. This option allows you to easily move the license between different computers or PLCs by simply unplugging and plugging in the USB drive. Prerequisites Before Activation
Conclusion License activation in CODESYS is a crucial operational step that ensures authorized, feature-complete operation of industrial controllers. While activation mechanisms vary—dongles, files, online services, or license servers—the core challenges are consistent: binding licenses to device identities, ensuring continuity across hardware and network changes, and maintaining accurate records to avoid production interruptions. Planning for activation early, automating monitoring, and following vendor procedures turn a potentially disruptive administrative task into a predictable part of deploying resilient automation systems. (move to another PC): License Manager → right-click
To avoid losing valuable licenses, always remember to using the CodeMeter utility. If you plan to upgrade your PC’s hardware, reformat your hard drive, or change operating systems, always use the CODESYS License Manager to return your licenses to the server first . This ensures your investments are safely stored in the cloud, ready to be reactivated on your new setup without losing any productivity.
Ensure you have the following components ready before starting the activation: