Post-Install Activation

After installing the SharePoint Connector, you need to activate your license for production use. This page explains the activation process and license registration.

Activation Overview

When Activation is Required

Environment	Activation Required
SaaS Sandbox	No -- the license check is bypassed only when `IsSaaS() AND IsSandbox()` are both true
SaaS Production	Yes -- registration key required
On-Premises (any)	Yes -- registration key required (no sandbox bypass on on-prem)
Development	Contact publisher for developer licensing

What Activation Does

Activation:

Validates your license for production use
Removes any trial limitations
Enables full functionality
Registers your installation with the publisher

Obtaining a Registration Key

Contact the Publisher

To get a registration key:

Visit https://www.hougaard.com/product/sharepoint-connector/
Purchase a license
Receive your registration key via email

Information Needed

When requesting a license, provide:

Information	Description
Company Name	Your organization name
BC Environment	Production, Sandbox, or On-Premises
BC Version	Your Business Central version
Contact Info	Email for license delivery

Entering the Registration Key

Step 1: Open the Registration Page

Open the SharePoint Setup page and choose the License/Register action (the registration page is not searchable directly)
The registration page (object name "Register SPC EFQ", page 70319513) opens with the caption "hougaard.com"

Step 2: Enter the Registration Key

Locate the "Registration Key" field
Enter the key exactly as provided in your receipt email
The key is validated automatically via the hougaard.com license server using the "License Management EFQ" codeunit (codeunit 70319495)
A confirmation message appears: "Thank you for registering the SharePoint Connector, all functionality is now enabled."

Step 3: Verify Activation

After entering the key:

The page shows "License valid until" with the expiration date
All features should be available
Trial/demo warnings should disappear

Activation Troubleshooting

Invalid Registration Key

Issue	Possible Cause	Solution
Key rejected	Typo in key	Re-enter carefully
Key rejected	Wrong environment	Verify you're in the correct environment
Key rejected	Key already used	Contact publisher at sales@hougaard.com
Key rejected	Expired key	Request a new key from publisher
"License key cannot be used"	Server-side rejection	Check the reason provided in the error message
Cannot contact license checker	Network issue	Ensure outbound HTTPS to check.hougaardlicense.com is allowed

License Not Activating

If activation doesn't work:

Verify you're in the correct Business Central environment
Check that the key matches your purchased license
Ensure you have admin permissions
Contact publisher support at support@hougaard.com

Environment Mismatch

The registration key is validated against your tenant ID and environment name:

Ensure you're entering the key in the correct tenant
SaaS Sandbox environments do not require a key; on-premises installations always require one, even for evaluation
Contact publisher if you need to change environments

License Management

Viewing License Status

To check your current license status:

Open the SharePoint Setup page and choose the License/Register action to open the registration page (caption "hougaard.com")
If registered, it shows the "License valid until" date
The "License Management EFQ" codeunit manages license state

License Renewal

If your license has a renewal term:

Monitor expiration dates -- check the "License valid until" date on the registration page (License/Register action in SharePoint Setup) and plan renewal before the expiration date
Contact publisher before expiration
Enter new registration key when received (use "Change License" action if already registered)
Old configurations are preserved

Transferring Licenses

If you need to move your license:

Contact the publisher for transfer assistance
Provide old and new environment details
License transfers may require verification

Multi-Company Activation

Single vs. Multi-Company Licenses

License Type	Coverage
Single Company	One company in one environment
Multi-Company	All companies in one environment
Enterprise	Multiple environments (contact publisher)

Activating for Multiple Companies

Depending on your license:

The registration may apply to all companies automatically
You may need to enter the code in each company
Check your license terms for specifics

Sandbox and Trial Usage

Sandbox Behavior

SaaS Sandbox environments (both IsSaaS() and IsSandbox() true):

Work without a registration key (the license check is bypassed in code)
Have full functionality for testing
The "trial mode" message shown on the About page appears on any unregistered install; on SaaS Sandbox it does not restrict functionality
Cannot be used for production work

On-premises sandbox-style installs do not bypass the license check -- they require a registration key just like production.

Welcome Page

On an installation that has not been registered yet, the first time a user opens the SharePoint Setup page a Welcome to SharePoint Connector page appears. It gives a short overview of the connector and asks for optional contact details (name, company, country, email). You can fill it in or choose to skip it. The page is shown once per user, so other users still see it on their first visit.

The page needs Allow HttpClient Requests enabled for the app in Extension Management. If it is not, the connector offers to open Extension Management for you.
Once a registration key has been entered, the welcome page is no longer shown to anyone.

Converting Trial to Production

If you evaluated in sandbox:

Purchase a production license
Install the app in production
Enter the registration key on the "Register SPC EFQ" page
Configure settings (can copy from sandbox)

Best Practices

Safeguarding Your License

Keep your registration key secure
Document which environments are licensed
Track renewal dates
Maintain contact with the publisher

Documentation

Record the following:

Item	Value
Registration Key	(keep secure)
Activation Date	When activated
Expiration Date	When renewal needed
Licensed Environment	Which BC environment
Support Contact	Publisher contact info

Getting Help

Activation Support

If you need help with activation:

Email the publisher at support@hougaard.com with your details
Include your registration key (or partial key)
Describe the issue you're experiencing
Provide screenshots if helpful

Support Resources

Publisher Website: https://www.hougaard.com/sharepoint/
Support Forum: Check publisher website for forum link