# Licensing

Certain features in SpatialExplorer 6.X require a valid license to run. SpatialExplorer features additional advanced post processing modules such as LiDARSnap (LiDAR calibration), CameraSnap (camera calibration), and Automated Classification. A full report of licensed features can be found below or on [Our Website](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/software/).

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Please contact our sales team at <sales@phoenixlidar.com> if you are interested in purchasing a SpatialExplorer license
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To access the Licensing utility, navigate to Tools --> Licensing.

![Licensing utility in SpatialExplorer 5.X](/files/-LscrcXaJ61oNLe9sPNL)

If there is no License present, the "Activation Key" field will be empty.

![No valid license found in SpatialExplorer 5.X](/files/-Lsd0sQlq66g0eozbGa9)

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An invalid license or missing key is indicated by a red circle with a red diagonal line through it.
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## Activate License

To activate a license, enter the unique alphanumeric key into the "Activation Key" field. Press the "Activate License" radio button to register the key.

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A valid key is indicated by a green check-mark.
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A valid internet connection is required to register the key against the PLS License Server. It is not required to use the program once the key has been registered.&#x20;
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A message will indicate if the key was successfully activated. If the key was not activated, please contact **<support@phoenixlidar.com>** for assistance.

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## Return License

To use the License on another machine, the key must be returned to the PLS License Server and activated on the other machine.

To return the license, click on the "Return License" radio button.

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A valid internet connection is required to return the key against the PLS License Server. It is not required to use the program once the key has been returned.
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The messages window will indicate if the license was successfully returned to the PLS License server.

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