If the SYS server to be activated cannot connect to the Internet, you can activate the License in offline mode.

1. Log in to HikCentral Professional via the Web Client.
2. Click Export the license request file in the License area.
   Figure 1. Export Request File
3. Enter the activation code received when you purchased your License.
   Note:

   • If you have purchased more than one License, you can click and enter other activation codes.

   • Up to 110 Licenses are allowed in one system.

   • The activation code should contain 16 characters or 32 characters (except dashes).

   Figure 2. Export File
4. Optional: Check Hot Spare and enter the required parameters if you want to build a hot spare system.
   Note:

   • The switch will be displayed if you select Hot Spare mode when installing the system.

   • For how to build the hot spare system, please contact Hikvision's technical support engineers.

5. Click Export.
6. In the pop-up License Agreement window, check I accept the terms of the agreement and click OK.

   A request file named "ActivationRequestFile.bin" will be downloaded. Save the request file to the proper directory or the removable storage medium (e.g., USB flash disk).

7. Copy the request file to the PC that can connect to the Internet.
8. On the PC which can connect to the Internet, enter the following website: https://license.hikvision.com:8443/#/active.
9. Click and then select the request file downloaded in Step 6.
   Figure 3. Select Request File
10. Click Submit.

    A respond file named "ActivationResponseFile.bin" will be downloaded. Save the respond file to the proper directory or the removable storage medium (e.g., USB flash disk).

11. Copy the respond file to the proper directory of the PC that accesses HikCentral Professional via the Web Client.
12. In the License area, click Import the activation file.
    Figure 4. Import Respond File
13. Click and select the respond file downloaded in Step 10.
14. Click Import.