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Viewing and Managing Licenses

Overview​

This article outlines the licensing model for Netwrix Directory Manager, including license types, activation methods, and upgrade paths.

License Types​

  • Evaluation License: Grants access to all modules for 30 days in a test environment. The Reports module is free and does not require a license.

  • Module License: Grants access to specific modules. Available licenses for Netwrix Directory Manager 11 include:

    • Automate Upgrade
    • Complete
    • Group Management
    • Password Center Upgrade
    • Password Management
    • Self-Service Upgrade
    • Suite Upgrade
    • Synchronize Upgrade
    • User Management

    NOTE: If any of the licenses above are applied, the Reports module is automatically included at no cost.

  • Full (Complete) License: Provides unrestricted access to all modules. An evaluation license can be upgraded to a full license.

Instructions​

Entering License Information​

  1. During installation, on the License page of the Configuration Tool, enter a valid license number and license key.
    Config Tool
  2. If the Next button remains disabled, retype your entry for accuracy.
  3. If using module-based licensing, enter any one module license during setup.
  4. To add more licenses later:
    • Launch the Netwrix Directory Manager Configuration Tool V11 from the Windows Start menu.
    • Proceed to the License page and enter additional license information.

Upgrading from an Evaluation License​

  1. Contact Netwrix Sales to obtain a full or module license number and key.
  2. In the Netwrix Directory Manager Admin Center, click the Settings node.
    Settings
  3. In the Licensing Settings dialog box, click Edit.
  4. Enter the new license number and key provided by Netwrix.
    Edit in License Settings
  5. Click Update and relaunch Netwrix Directory Manager.

Viewing License Information​

On the License page in the Configuration Tool, you can view:

  • Status: Valid or expired.
  • Number: The license number you entered.
  • Key: The license key associated with the number.
  • Licenses: Number of machines the license covers.
  • Module: The licensed module(s). "All" appears if using a full license."