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title: Offline Activation (License File) - Discontinued
slug: zixi-broadcaster-v18/offline-activation-license-file-discontinued
createdAt: 2024-12-25T19:41:18.101Z
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If you want to activate your license without an internet connection, you can upload a License File. To obtain a license file, please contact *Zixi Support* at [support@zixi.com](mailto\:support@zixi.com). 

**To Load the License File:**

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In the **Status** page of the Zixi Broadcaster UI, click **Options** in the menu bar.
The drop-down menu is displayed.

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Click **Load License**.
The directory of the local drive opens.
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Navigate to the License File and click **Open**.
A prompt window instructs you to Reload the license to activate the license.
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Click again on **Options** and select **Reload Licenses** from the dropdown menu.
The Zixi Broadcaster is enabled.
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