For the original or accessible version of this article, see
Lotus
Foundations Start Administration Guide - All available languages (1.1)
or
Lotus
Foundations Branch Office Administration Guide - All available languages
(1.1).
Activation keys
By default, Lotus(R) Foundations comes configured
in a 30-day trial mode. To get out of trial mode and activate the features
and licenses you have purchased, you must enter a software activation key.
When you purchase Lotus Foundations software, a software
activation key is provided. To fully activate the features that you have
purchased, you need to enter a software activation key during the initial
setup or within the first 30 days after installing. By default, Lotus Foundations
works in a 30-day trial mode. Until Lotus Foundations is activated, some
features remain inactive. Your activation key is emailed to you. If you
did not receive your activation key, call +1.866.384.8324, and select option
2.
Note:
An Internet connection is required for activating the Lotus Foundations
software license. It is the user's responsibility to ensure that an Internet
connection is established when attempting to install the software.
Entering activation key to exit
trial mode
Follow these steps to enter the software activation key:
1. Login to WebConfig with
an administrator account.
2. Click Software Update.
3. Enter your activation
key in the Foundations Registration section.
4. Click Save Changes.
Figure 4. Registration section of the Web Configuration console
Updating your activation key
Follow these steps to replace an existing activation key
with a new one:
1. Login to WebConfig with
an administrator account.
2. Click Software Update
and you see the current activation key displayed under the Foundations
Registration section.
3. Click the Edit action
button 
and the Lotus Foundations Registration box is displayed.
4. Enter the new activation
key in the Lotus Foundations Registration box.
5. Click Save Changes.
Figure 5. Editing the activation key in the Web Configuration console
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