> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gsfcorp.gitbook.io/macula/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gsfcorp.gitbook.io/macula/administration-guide-v1.33.0/offline-activation.md).

# Offline Activation

If there is no Internet connection for security reasons and/or server disposition particularities, choose the *Offline Activation* type.

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This mode consists of three steps:

* generate the activation file on the target server
* go to the online activation system at <http://app.gsfcorp.com/macula/activation/> and fill in the form
* apply provided license file to your system

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Click *Generate* to create the activation file; choose a location and save it. The default file name is *system.bin* and we do not recommend changing it.

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Next, copy this binary file to any other computer that has Internet access, then go to the online form available at <http://app.gsfcorp.com/macula/activation/> , fill in the required fields and upload the file. The activation system will process your file and allow you to download a license file. This license file will be unique and will only be valid on the same machine from which the original *system.bin* file comes.

You can close the activation wizard after creating the activation file and reopen it later to apply the license file. Click *Browse* to locate it and open the *license.dat* file provided by the activation system.

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The validated license.dat file will be loaded, allowing you to finish the registration process.

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Click *Activate* to apply the license file. If the license is valid, you will see an activation success confirmation with the following details:

* product type
* license key
* license key expiration date, if applicable
* support subscription expiration date
* allowed channel amount

The license information will be stored on your server. However, you may wish to save a snapshot of this screen for your future reference, so that this information will be accessible in case of server OS or hardware failure.

Finally, click *Done* to exit the activation wizard or click *Start Quick Setup Wizard* to proceed with server configuration.