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Licensing

On the computer that acts as the license server:

  1. Open your hostid.txt file:
  2. Click Start > Programs > FME Server > Install > Generate hostid.txt

  3. Complete the online license request form:
  4. http://www.safe.com/activation/floating/

    You will need either:

    Note:  If you don't have a trial activation code or product serial number, please email your hostid.txt file to codes@safe.com

  5. You will receive an email with instructions for installing the license:
    1. Save the safe.lic:
    1. Restart FME Server and FME License server:

If you are using the built-in FME Server License Server, the following start menu items apply:

Safe Software Inc. www.safe.com