License Registration
Advanced Cloud Security requires a valid license for use in production environments. This guide explains how to register and activate your license.
Trial Mode
When running in a sandbox environment, ACS operates in full trial mode:
- All features are available
- No license registration required
- Perfect for evaluation and testing
- Displays a notification that you're running in trial mode
When running in a production environment without a license:
- Security features are disabled
- A notification prompts you to register
- You can still access the configuration pages
Purchasing a License
License Options
| License Type | Features Included |
|---|---|
| Security Only | Field-level security, data filters, action control |
| Security + Compliance | All security features plus compliance module |
How to Purchase
- Visit hougaard.com
- Select your license type
- Complete the purchase process
- You'll receive a license key via email
Registering Your License
Accessing Registration
- Search for "Advanced Cloud Security" in the Tell Me box
- Open the main ACS page
- Click Setup in the action bar
- Navigate to the registration section
Registration Process
- Enter your license key in the License Key field
- Click Register
- The system validates your license against our server
- Upon successful validation, a confirmation message appears
Registration Information Displayed
After registration, the setup page shows:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Registration Status | Shows "Registered" when valid |
| License Expiration | Date when your license expires |
| License Type | Security Only or Security + Compliance |
| Registered To | Your organization name |
License Validation
How Validation Works
- License validation occurs online
- Your tenant ID is verified against our license database
- No sensitive data is transmitted
- Validation happens at startup and periodically
Offline Scenarios
If your Business Central environment cannot reach the license server:
- Previously validated licenses continue to work
- Grace period applies for temporary connectivity issues
- Contact support if you have persistent connectivity issues
License Renewal
Before Expiration
- You'll receive email reminders before your license expires
- A notification appears in Business Central as expiration approaches
- Renewal can be done at any time
After Expiration
If your license expires:
- Security features are disabled in production
- Data remains intact
- Configuration is preserved
- Renew to restore functionality immediately
How to Renew
- Visit hougaard.com
- Log in to your account
- Select renewal option
- Complete payment
- Your existing license is automatically extended
License Transfer
Changing Tenants
If you need to move your license to a different Business Central tenant:
- Contact support at hougaard.com
- Provide your current and new tenant IDs
- We will update the license association
- Re-register in the new environment
Multi-Environment Licensing
Your license covers:
- Your production environment
- Sandbox environments linked to the same tenant
- Multiple companies within the same tenant
Compliance Module Licensing
The Compliance module requires an additional license tier:
Checking Compliance Access
- Go to ACS Setup
- Look for the Compliance Purchased indicator
- If false, you need to upgrade your license
Upgrading to Compliance
- Contact hougaard.com
- Request an upgrade quote
- Upon purchase, your license is updated
- Compliance features become immediately available
Troubleshooting Registration
Common Issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| "Invalid license key" | Verify you entered the key correctly |
| "License not found" | Contact support with your order details |
| "Tenant mismatch" | Request license transfer to correct tenant |
| "License expired" | Renew your license |
Getting Support
For licensing issues:
- Email: Contact through hougaard.com
- Include your license key (partial)
- Include your tenant ID
- Describe the issue encountered