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# Step D: Set Up Licensing
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At this point, the software is installed but it is not yet enabled. To begin using the software, install a valid license file on each node.

To do so, follow the detailed steps described in the table below. .


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| Step | Where to Perform Step | Start Step With | Finish Step With | 
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 
| Step a: Retrieve Activation Code | Your workstation | Activation email | Activation code | 
| Step b: Generate License Activation Key File | The AWS Elemental system, via an SSH client like PuTTY | Activation code | Key file (.key ) | 
| Step c: Download Licenses from the AWS Elemental User Community | Your workstation | Key file (.key ) | Tarball file (.tgz) | 
| Step d: Install the License Files | Your workstation | Unlicensed software with limited functionality | Fully licensed, full-feature software |