Add License Key [EA User Guide]

Two types of key can be used in conjunction with Enterprise Architect:

·	Private keys, which enable you to register an Enterprise Architect license (Desktop, Professional or Corporate) or an Add-In key (MDG link for Eclipse and MDG Link for Visual Studio.NET) to the machine that you are currently using.

·	Shared keys. which enable you to obtain a product key from key store. Shared Keys are only available with a floating license using the Sparx Enterprise Key Store and require Enterprise Architect version 4.51 or higher.

Add a Private Key

To add a private key, follow the steps below:

1.	Select the Help \| Register and Manage License Key(s) menu option. The License Management dialog displays.

2.	Click on the Add Key button. The Add Registration Key dialog displays.

3.	Click on the Enter Private Key tab.

4.	In the Name and Company fields, type your user name and company name. Into the registration key field, copy the registration key.

5.	Click on the OK button to confirm the key selection.

Add a Shared Key

To add a shared key, follow the steps below:

1.	Select the Help \| Register and Manage License Key(s) menu option. The License Management dialog displays.

2.	Click on the Add Key button. The Add Registration Key dialog displays.

3.	Click on the Get Shared Key tab.

4.	In the Name and Company fields, type your user name and company name.

5.	In the Shared key store field, click on the [...] (Browse) button to locate and select the shared key store.

6.	In the Select a Product field, click on the appropriate product name

7.	Click on the OK button.

Note: Shared Keys are only available with a floating license using the Sparx Enterprise Key Store. Shared Keys require Enterprise Architect version 4.51 or higher. Only the Key Administrator has to install the Key Store application; users simply connect to the configured key file using Enterprise Architect as described above.