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Types of Licensing
Architecture Guide
License Client
- License Client Overview
  Use the License Client to activate, review, and update licenses on a client device or a USB hardware key. The License Client can retrieve licenses from a Cloud License Server, a Local License Server on your intranet, or a USB hardware key.
- Installing the License Client
  You must install the License Client on all client devices that require to activate a Proficy software.
- Removing Existing Legacy Licenses
  Before migrating to cloud-based licensing, you must remove your existing licenses.
- Upgrading Legacy Licenses
  If you received an upgrade file for a legacy license, you can use that file to update the legacy license instead of the License Client.
- Viewing the Audit Log
  The ProficyLicenseClient_Audit.log file provides details about operations performed on the License Client.
- Viewing Licenses
  The View Licenses tab displays information about licenses on this computer. You can display license information for all products or a particular product.
- Activating Licenses
- Applying Proficy Licenses using Tag Pooling from Cloud Server
  Activating licenses with tag pooling enables efficient management of SCADA systems by allowing you to allocate additional tags (database blocks) without having to reorder new licenses. This feature streamlines the process of expanding SCADA systems and distributing tag licenses across multiple systems using a pooling code. The pooling code provides the flexibility to add, distribute, or return tags based on your system requirements. Currently, tag pooling is available for SCADA iFIX and CIMPLICITY product software licenses.
- Returning Licenses
  - Return Licenses from a Computer Connected to the Cloud License Server
    Use the License Client Return Licenses tab to return licenses from a client computer connected to the Cloud License Server.
  - Returning Licenses from a Computer Connected to a Local License Server
    Use the License Client Return Licenses tab to return licenses from a client computer connected to a Local License Server.
  - Returning Licenses from a Computer with a USB Hardware Key Inserted
    Use the License Client Return Licenses tab to return licenses from a client computer using a USB hardware key.
  - Return Licenses from a Computer not Connected to the Cloud License Server
    Use the Return Licenses tab to return licenses from client computers that are not connected to the Internet.
- Completing Offline Processes
- Advanced Tab Functions
  Use the Advanced tab to refresh and clean licenses, update application settings, and download the latest License Client to a computer.
- About Term Licensing
  Term Licensing allows you to use GE Vernova Proficy products for a specified period, providing flexibility to meet your short and long term license requirements. In addition to the existing perpetual licensing model, the term licensing support model ensures you have access to the latest features, updates, and support for the duration of your subscription. Typically, the term license for GE Vernova Proficy products range from 3 to 5 years. Once the term license expires, you must renew the license to continue using the Proficy software.
- Command-Line Operations
Local License Server
USB keys
FAQs and Troubleshooting

Returning Licenses

The Return Licenses tab is used to return licenses from your computer to the Cloud Server or a local license server.