Enabling centralized licensing

Last Updated : Jun 10, 2026 |

About this task

Use the following procedure to configure the Communication Manager license file in the Communication Manager duplex configuration for active and standby servers.

By default, centralized licensing is disabled. You must enable centralized licensing to use this feature.

Procedure

  1. Log on to the WebLM web console with administrator privilege credentials.
  2. Install the license file on the WebLM server for the licensed product.
  3. In the navigation pane, click Configure Centralized Licensing.
  4. Click Enable Centralized Licensing to enable centralized licensing for the Communication Manager.
  5. In the Elements and License File Assignments section, click New.
  6. On the Add Element Instance page, do the following:
    1. In Element Display Name, type the element display name.
    2. In Centralized Licensing ID, type the element IP address.

      Ensure that the IP address format must be in the following format: CM @ element IP address

      Note:

      Keep a blank space before and after the @ symbol.

      For example, CM @ 192.0.2.0

    1. In the Select License File section, select the license file to map to the element instance.
    2. Click Save.