Adding licenses to the Helix ALM License Server

Users must have a license to access Surround SCM. Helix ALM product licenses are managed in the Helix ALM License Server. When you purchase a license, you need to add it to the license server before assigning it to users.

If you need to purchase Surround SCM or other product licenses, contact Perforce Sales.

1. Start the Helix ALM License Server Admin Utility.

2. Click Licenses.

The Helix ALM Licenses dialog box opens.

3. Click Add.

The Add License dialog box opens.

4. Enter the serial number or click Browse to select a license file.

License files have a .lic extension. If you manually enter a license, the Serial Number field is case sensitive. Licenses can be entered with or without dashes.

5. Click OK to add the license.

You can assign the license to users to provide access to Surround SCM. See Adding users to the Helix ALM License Server.