Online Authentication

If the computer on which you want to use Desktop is connected to the Internet, select [Online Authentication] from the [License Authentication] window.
Desktop can be used immediately after license authentication is complete.
1.
Start Desktop Browser or Desktop Editor.
The license authentication screen is displayed.
NOTE
For more information on the startup method, see the User's Guide.
The license authentication screen is not displayed when authentication has already been performed with a node lock license, or when Desktop is being used with a floating license.
2.
Select [Online Authentication] and click [Next].
3.
Enter the License Access Number, and click [Next].
NOTE
Enter the License Access Number as 16 (4 groups of 4 characters) alphanumeric characters. The number is not case-sensitive.
Your License Access Number can be found in the material included in the product package of Desktop.
4.
Check the content of the License Agreement (User Registration). Select [I accept the terms in the license agreement] if you agree, and then click [Next].
5.
Check the content of the License Agreement (Canon Software Assurance(CSA)). Select [I accept the terms in the license agreement] if you agree, and then click [Next].
6.
Enter the user information, and click [Authentication].
7.
Click [Exit].
License authentication is complete.