Apprentice and Indie users are only issued workstation (node locked) licenses. These cannot be floated across the network.

Commercial clients also may have purchased workstation (node locked) licenses. These cannot be floated across the network.

The steps:

1. Download Houdini onto the workstation.

2. Install Houdini onto the workstation.

3. License the computer to run your Houdini product. The easiest method is described below:

By starting Houdini for the first time or without a license, you will be prompted to install either:

• Apprentice (free) license
• Paid License

To License Indie or a full Commercial product, choose Paid License. The Houdini License Administrator will launch.

1. Choose the option Paid License.

2. Select File->Install Licenses (Windows/Linux).

   • On OSX there is no File menu option. On OSX, start the License Administrator and go to the License Administrator menu (top left) and select Install Licenses.

3. Enter your licensing login ID and the password. This will have been sent to you by licensemanager@sidefx.com

   • You will see a list of licenses to which you are entitled.
   • Enter Quantity 1 for each product when installing to the individual computer. Ensure to install a Render license if you wish to use Mantra or Karma.

4. Press the Install button.