# Entering your license

The license is a simple text file that is normally emailed to you; it may also have been installed on your system by your channel partner.

Save the file to a place on disk (normally your installation directory). The license is then installed using the license Manager

### License Manager

To access the License Manager, navigate to Tools - License Manager.

Initially you will see that the license text is in Red. This means that it is not valid. Navigate to the license file that was sent to you. The text on the screen should then turn blue with a valid license file.

The License Manager displays the following information in regard to your license:

- Validation Key
- License Type
- Issue Date
- License expires