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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 GE USB hardware key. The License Client can retrieve licenses from the GE Cloud License Server, a Local License Server on your intranet, or a GE USB hardware key.
- Installing the License Client
  You must install the License Client on all client devices that require GE software licenses.
- 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
- Returning Licenses
  - Return Licenses from a Computer Connected to the GE Cloud License Server
    Use the License Client Return Licenses tab to return licenses from a client computer connected to the GE 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 GE USB Hardware Key Inserted
    Use the License Client Return Licenses tab to return licenses from a client computer using a GE USB hardware key.
  - Return Licenses from a Computer not Connected to the GE 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.
- 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 GE Cloud Server or a local license server.