Documentation forKiwi Syslog Server NG

Activate a Kiwi Syslog Server NG license key

After you install Kiwi Syslog Server NG, you can access all features for 14 days without a license. After the 14-day trial period is over, you must enter a license key to access licensed features.

To activate your license:

  1. From the Kiwi Syslog Server NG navigation bar, choose Admin > Licensing.

  2. Click Edit License.

  3. Enter your activation key. If you do not know your activation key, complete the following steps to retrieve your license activation key from the Customer Portal.

    If you are evaluating KSS NG or have received a license activation key from a SolarWinds representative, continue with Step 4.

    1. Log in to the SolarWinds Customer Portal. If you do not have a SolarWinds account, see Access the Customer Portal to create an account.
    2. Choose Licenses > Manage Licenses.
    3. Locate the license, and expand it.
    4. Copy the activation key.
  4. Complete the remaining fields with your name and contact information.
  5. Click Activate.
  6. Restart Kiwi Syslog Server NG.