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Complete Guide to Updating Your KeyShot 9 License File To update or replace your KeyShot 9 license file (.lic), you typically use the Luxion License Server for floating licenses or the KeyShot Registration Wizard for node-locked (single-user) versions. If you have received a new license file via email, the most direct method is to launch your license management tool and point it to the new file. Quick Update Methods by License Type 1. Floating License (Luxion License Server)

If you are managing a floating license for a team, follow these steps to replace the existing file:

Launch the Server: Open the Luxion License Server application on your host computer.

Install New License: Go to the Install License tab and click New License.

Select File: Browse to the new .lic file you received and click Open. The server should automatically load the new file and restart the service.

Verify Status: Click the Status button to ensure the correct number of licenses is now active. 2. Node-Locked License (Single User) For individual installations on a single machine: keyshot 9 license file upd

Open KeyShot 9: Launch the software. If your license has expired, the Registration Wizard should appear automatically.

Manual Registration: If KeyShot is already open, go to Help (Windows) or KeyShot (Mac) and select Register License.

Activate License: Select Activate your license, enter your details, and provide the serial code. If you are offline, select I have a license file and browse to your updated .lic file. 3. Network Rendering License

If you are updating a license specifically for KeyShot Network Rendering:

Stop Service: Launch the KeyShot Network Configurator and stop the Manager service. Complete Guide to Updating Your KeyShot 9 License

Replace File: Navigate to C:\Users\Public\Documents\KeyShot 9 Network Resources (or the folder corresponding to your version) and replace the old license file with the new one.

Restart: Reopen the Configurator and start the Manager service again. Common Troubleshooting for "License File Not Updating"

Sometimes the software continues to read the old file even after you have installed a new one. Here is how to fix common hurdles: Replace License File - Keyshot Manual

Alternative Method: Using the KeyShot License Wizard

KeyShot 9 includes a built-in License Wizard:

  1. Open KeyShot 9 → Help → License → Install License.
  2. Select “Install a license file” and browse to your new keyshot9.lic.
  3. Click Finish.

Step-by-Step: How to Update Your KeyShot 9 License File

Why Would You Need to Update the License File?

Common scenarios requiring an update include: Alternative Method: Using the KeyShot License Wizard KeyShot

  1. License renewal – Your maintenance or subscription has been extended.
  2. Hardware change – You’ve upgraded your computer’s motherboard, network card, or CPU (node-locked licenses).
  3. License transfer – Moving KeyShot to a new machine.
  4. License server change – Updating the server address for floating licenses.
  5. Fixing errors – Corrupted or incorrect license file causing activation failures.

4. User Notifications

  • Pop‑up reminder inside KeyShot 9 when license expiry is approaching (e.g., 7, 3, 1 day left).
  • Offer a guided update flow: “Your license expires in 2 days. Click here to update.”

Method 2: Manual Replacement of the .LIC File (Force UPD)

If online activation fails due to firewall blocks, use this manual method.

Step 1: Obtain the New License File

  • Log into your KeyShot (Luxion) Customer Portal.
  • Go to "My Licenses."
  • Find your KeyShot 9 entry and click "Download License File" (This is your UPD file).
  • Save keyshot9.lic to your desktop.

Step 2: Locate the Old License File

  • Open Windows File Explorer.
  • Navigate to: C:\Users\[Your Windows Username]\Documents\KeyShot 9
  • Alternatively: Go to C:\ProgramData\KeyShot 9\License (Note: ProgramData is a hidden folder; type it directly into the address bar).

Step 3: Replace the File

  • Rename the old license file (e.g., keyshot9_old.lic) as a backup.
  • Copy the new keyshot9.lic from your desktop into the folder.
  • Re-launch KeyShot 9. The UPD is now complete.

Prerequisites

  • Administrative access to the license server (Windows or Mac).
  • The new license file (.lic or .bin) provided by Luxion.
  • KeyShot 9 installed on client machines.
  • Network connectivity between clients and the license server (port 27000–27009).