> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.calibratedsoftware.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.calibratedsoftware.com/tin-man/activation.md).

# Activation

Open the **Activation** panel from the **Help** menu.

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Click the **"ONLINE Activate"** button to start the online activation process. A window will appear prompting you to enter your **Activation Key**.

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After entering your Activation Key, click the **Apply Activation Key** button. You will receive a message indicating whether the activation was **successful** or if an **error** occurred.

* If activation is successful, **close the panels and restart the application** to complete the process.
* If you receive an error, please contact us at <support@calibratedsoftware.com> and include your **Order Number** and the **exact error message**.

> **Note:** A license can be activated on **two computers at a time**. If you need to move your license to another computer, you must **deactivate it first** using the same process.