# Activating your license

> Activate an Orchestrator license using a license key, for both online and offline instances

After receiving a license key from UiPath®, you can proceed to activate your Orchestrator instance. There are separate steps you must follow depending on if your Orchestrator is connected to the internet or offline.

## Online activation

1. In Orchestrator, navigate to the **License** page at tenant level or host level. The **License** page is displayed.
2. Select **Update**.
3. Select **Activate Online**. The **Activate Online** window is displayed.
4. The **Installation ID** field is automatically populated with the unique identifier of your Orchestrator instance and is not editable.
5. In the **License Key** field, enter the license key.
6. In the **Environment Designation** field, use the radio buttons to select whether this is a **Production**, **Non-Production**, or **Hybrid** instance.
7. Select **Activate**. Your Orchestrator is licensed and ready for use.

## Offline activation

1. In Orchestrator, navigate to the **License** page at tenant level or host level. The **License** page is displayed.
2. Select **Update**.
3. Select **Activate Offline**. The **Activate Offline** window is displayed, prompting you: **Do you have a valid license file?**
4. Select **No** and select **Next**. The **Generate the request file** window is displayed.
   :::note
   If you already have a license file, select **Yes**. You will be prompted to upload the file to finish the activation.
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5. The **Installation ID** field is automatically populated with the unique identifier of your Orchestrator instance and is not editable.
6. In the **License Key** field, enter the license key.
7. In the **Environment Designation** field, use the radio buttons to select whether this is a **Production**,**Non-Production**, or **Hybrid** instance.
8. Select **Generate**. The **Activate Offline** window is displayed with the remaining steps to finish the activation.
9. Select the **Download** button to download the request file.
10. From any computer with an internet connection, navigate to the [Activation Portal](https://activate.uipath.com/) .

    !['UiPath Activation portal' image](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/orchestrator/orchestrator-uipath-activation-portal-image-226275-1c6a270d.webp)
11. Use the **Upload from File** button to upload your request file.
12. Select **Generate License File**. A license file is generated and saved.
13. Return to your Orchestrator instance. Select the **Browse** button to select the license file.

    !['Activate license offline' image](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/orchestrator/orchestrator-activate-license-offline-image-226515-00409747.webp)
14. Select **Activate**. Your Orchestrator is licensed and ready for use.
    :::note
    Any changes made to your licenses from UiPath require a license update. Refer to [Renewing or Updating Your License](https://docs.uipath.com/orchestrator/standalone/2025.10/user-guide/managing-your-host-license) for details.
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