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# License Activation

If the license has not been activated before,this message window will appear when you start the program for the first time.

<figure><img src="/files/BA8SU5ofu0uTHUJtYfjR" alt="" width="345"><figcaption><p>License Key Popup Message</p></figcaption></figure>

To open the License window, go to Help Menu and select License.

<figure><img src="/files/Kz6teK9mT3H44DBbUgOr" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>YanusLIVE Layout (License Not Activated)</p></figcaption></figure>

Copy and paste the License Key, then click the Activate button.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/YMj5lYDJB34m2tgMc9cH" alt="" width="453"><figcaption><p>License Window</p></figcaption></figure>

If the license verification is successful, the YanusLIVE layout will reset and a confirmation message will appear.

<figure><img src="/files/HADdpAvwROVHZItvrmVU" alt="" width="239"><figcaption><p>License Activation Popup Message</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/9HsWbMeTSbHQXUyn83cW" alt=""><figcaption><p>YanusLIVE Layout (Upon First Run and Activation)</p></figcaption></figure>

## [Sample Settings](/yanuslive/installation/sample-settings.md)