Once you have installed Switch, you must activate the modules for which you have a
license.
Note:
- You need at least a license for the Switch Core Engine. Other modules are optional.
- If you’re using a firewall, make sure to allow Switch to communicate with https://licensingservices.esko.com using ports 80 and 443.
This procedure describes how to activate Switch on a computer with internet access.
To activate Switch
- Start Switch and connect to the local Switch Server. Activation is only possible on a local Switch Server. The About Enfocus Switch dialog appears.
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Enter your Enfocus ID and password.
If you don't have an Enfocus ID yet, click the Create Enfocus
ID link and enter the required information. Your account is
created immediately, so you can proceed with the activation procedure.
Note: If your system environment requires HTTP connections to pass through a proxy server, Switch will ask you to enter the details of your proxy server. Note that, to be able to use external services with Switch, you will also have to turn on the HTTP proxy user preferences.
- Click Sign In. A dialog pops up. Here you should enter your product key(s) or your product key license file.
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To supply your product key(s), do one of the following:
- Enter the product keys in the text area.
- Drop the product key file into the text area.
- Click Browse to select the product key license file from a location on your local system.
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Click Activate.
The Manage licenses dialog appears, providing you
with an overview of the Switch modules and their current activation status. If
you have activated a time-limited license, you'll see a yellow icon
; a permanent
license results in a green icon 
next to the module concerned.
- Click Close.