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title: ZEC Online Activation (License Key)
slug: zixi-broadcaster-v18/zec-online-activation-license-key
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createdAt: 2024-12-26T19:00:27.584Z
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The following procedure requires connectivity to the Internet. If you are not able to connect, you can activate the Broadcaster using the procedure described in the Offline Activation (License File) section.

**To Activate the License online using a License Key:**

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

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Click **Activate License. **The **Activate License **window appears.

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In the **Key **field, enter your Activation Key.
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Click **Activate**. ZEC is enabled.
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