File Upd [updated]: Keyshot 9 License

In the tab, browse to and select the new license file.

We will break this down into three methods. Start with Method 1, as it is the official workflow. If that fails, proceed to Method 2 or 3.

If the computer is offline, select , save the text file, and send it to the KeyShot Support Portal to receive a manually activated .lic file. 4. Transferring a License To move your license to a different machine:

For a permanent license (non-subscription), you only need to update if your maintenance plan expires (annually) or you change hardware. For subscription licenses, you may receive a new file every 1-3 years. keyshot 9 license file upd

: If a user has the KeyShot Network Monitor open while replacing the license file, the connection to the manager will be temporarily lost because the manager needs to restart. When prompted, check the monitor connection settings and click Apply to restore connectivity.

A stable internet connection is required for automatic activation. If your workstation is offline, you must use the manual text-file request method.

: Open the application. If your current license is expired, a registration registration dialog should appear automatically. In the tab, browse to and select the new license file

KeyShot 9 supports license format versions v1 to v3 . If you accidentally copy a license file from a newer version (like KeyShot 11, which uses v3-v5), you may encounter compatibility errors.

If you encounter errors during the update (e.g., "Could not save license file"), it is often a file permission issue: Browse to the License Folder : Typically located at C:\ProgramData\Luxion\License (Windows). Adjust Security : Right-click the folder, go to Properties > Security , and ensure all user groups have "Read & Write" permissions. Disable Read-Only : In the General tab of the folder properties, uncheck "Read-only" Important Note on Support

Click and browse to the location where you saved the new .lic file. If that fails, proceed to Method 2 or 3

Sometimes, antivirus software or system crashes corrupt the keyshot9.lic file. You need to force an update by re-applying a valid license file.

KeyShot 9 includes a dedicated License Utility that automates the "UPD" process.

: If you are still using KeyShot 9 for production work, strongly consider upgrading to a supported version (e.g., KeyShot 2024 or KeyShot Studio). Not only will you gain access to new features and performance improvements, but you will also avoid the risk of being unable to reactivate or update your license in the future.

If the license server machine does not have internet access: