How to extend a subscription in offline mode

This article covers extending a subscription when the user does not have internet access (offline mode).

For more details about how to implement subscription licensing with QLM, check this article.

To extend a subscription offline:

• In the QLM Management Console, go to the Manage Keys tab

• Locate the license you would like to extend and select it

• Click the Renew Subscription button

• Enter a new date for the subscription and click Ok

• In the data grid, locate the ComputerKey column and copy its contents

• Email the customer their new ComputerKey

At the customer end, the following procedure must be followed:

• In the QLM License Wizard or the QLM .NET Control, the user must:

  • Enter the Activation Key in the Activation Key field

  • Click the Manual Activation radio button

  • Enter the Computer Key in the Computer key field

  • Click Activate