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License Registration

Cloud Replicator requires a valid license for production environments. This guide explains the registration process and license management.

License Overview

License Requirements by Environment

Environment Type License Required Functionality
Production Yes Full functionality after registration
Sandbox No Full functionality for evaluation
On-Premises Yes Full functionality after registration

What Happens Without a License

  • Production environments: Replication operations will fail with a license error
  • Sandbox environments: Full functionality is available without registration
  • Evaluation: Use a sandbox environment to evaluate Cloud Replicator before purchasing

Obtaining a License

To obtain a Cloud Replicator license:

  1. Visit the Hougaard website at https://hougaard.com
  2. Navigate to the Cloud Replicator product page
  3. Contact sales or use the purchase option
  4. You will receive a registration key via email

Registering Your License

Step-by-Step Registration

  1. Open Cloud Replicator Setup
    • Search for "Cloud Replicator Setup" in Business Central
    • Open the setup page
  2. Access License Registration
    • In the action bar, click "License/Register"
    • A dialog will appear for entering your registration key
  3. Enter Your Registration Key
    • Paste or type your registration key
    • The key is typically a long alphanumeric string
  4. Validate the License
    • Click OK to submit the registration
    • Cloud Replicator will contact the license server to validate
    • Upon successful validation, you'll receive a confirmation message
  5. Verify Registration
    • The setup page will show your license status
    • You can now use all Cloud Replicator features

Registration Validation

During registration, Cloud Replicator:

  1. Sends your registration key to the Hougaard license server
  2. Validates the key against your Business Central tenant
  3. Returns the license status and expiration date
  4. Stores the validated license securely in Business Central

License Status and Expiration

Checking License Status

To check your current license status:

  1. Open Cloud Replicator Setup
  2. View the license information displayed on the page
  3. Note the expiration date if applicable

License Expiration

Cloud Replicator licenses may have an expiration date. When your license approaches expiration:

  • Two weeks before expiration: Warning messages will appear
  • At expiration: Replication operations will stop working in production
  • After expiration: Renew your license to restore functionality

Renewing Your License

To renew an expiring license:

  1. Contact Hougaard for renewal
  2. Receive your new registration key
  3. Follow the registration steps above with the new key
  4. The new license will replace the expiring one

Migration from EFOQUS

If you previously used Cloud Replicator with an EFOQUS license:

  1. Your existing license will continue to work
  2. When renewing, you'll receive a new Hougaard.com license
  3. The migration is automatic - no additional steps required

Troubleshooting License Issues

"License Required" Error

If you see a license required error in a production environment:

  1. Verify you're not in a sandbox environment by mistake
  2. Check if the license has expired
  3. Re-register if necessary
  4. Contact support if the issue persists

Registration Fails

If license registration fails:

  • Verify your registration key is correct (no extra spaces)
  • Check your internet connection (license validation requires server contact)
  • Ensure the license server is accessible from your Business Central environment
  • Contact support with the error message

License Server Unavailable

Cloud Replicator validates licenses online. If the license server is temporarily unavailable:

  • Previously validated licenses continue to work
  • New registrations will fail until connectivity is restored
  • This is typically a temporary condition

License Terms

By registering Cloud Replicator, you agree to the license terms available at:

  • https://www.hougaard.com/license-terms/

Key terms include:

  • License is per Business Central tenant
  • License covers all companies within the tenant
  • Subscription licenses must be renewed to maintain functionality