• You must determine what computer will be your License Server.  Your licenses will be keyed to this and only this machine.
• In multi-user deployments, the license manager should be installed on a dedicated computer and NOT on the client computer.

1. Obtain Your Ansys License File and have it on hand.
    

1. These steps must be performed on the computer that your license file was issued to when you Gathered License Server Host Info. 
   • You should not and cannot run the License Manager on any machine other the one it was issued to.
2. Download the latest version of the Ansys License Manager 
   • Download Here
   • The latest version is backward compatible with all previous versions and license files.
3. Prepare the Installation Files
   1. Unzip the file:
      1. Right click the file > select Extract All.  (If the setup file is run without unzipping the archive file first, the installation will appear to complete successfully, but the program will not function properly)
         
         

         Don't miss these steps!

         * Skipping these steps won’t always produce error messages during the installation, but unfortunately can still corrupt the install and cause various software errors and force you to uninstall and reinstall.

          
4. Install the Software
   1. Once the file has been unzipped, right click the setup.exe file > Run as Administrator
      Note: Be aware that the license manager will be stopped during the installation and clients will not be able to communicate with the license server during this time. The installation typically takes ~ 5min.
   2. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.  Default values are recommended unless there is a specific reason that requires otherwise.  
   3. Upon completing the installation, the License Management Center web page will open.
5. Add Required Firewall Exceptions
   Note: You may skip this step for Single User/Machine Deployments
   1. You must add firewall exceptions to your firewall‍ in order for other client computers to communicate with your license server.

1. Install Your License File(s)
   1. HOW TO - Install an Ansys License File
2. Set a static Vendor Daemon Port
   1. HOW TO - Set Custom/Static License Server Ports
3. Communicate License Server Name to Your Users  
   1. They will need to specify the server name (not IP address) in the client license settings.
   2. Send all users these instructions‍ along with your server name.

• You must determine what computer will be your License Server.  Your licenses will be keyed to this and only this machine.
• In multi-user deployments, the license manager should be installed on a dedicated computer and NOT on the client computer.

1. If you haven't already obtained your license file, please do so now.
   1. HOW TO - Obtain Your Ansys License File 
       

These steps must be performed on the computer that your license file was issued to when you Gathered License Server Host Info.

1. Install Required Linux Packages & Libraries
   1. HOW TO - Install Ansys' Required Linux Packages & Libraries
2. Download the latest version of the Ansys License Manager 
   • Download Here
   • The latest version is backward compatible with all previous versions and license files.
3. Prepare the Installation Files
   1. Unzip the file:
      1. Right click the file > select Open with Archive Manager > Extract > select the desired folder to extract the files > Extract
         
4. Install the Software
   1. Once the files have been extracted > select Show the Files >  Right click in the blank folder space, not a file > select Open in Terminal > type the install command: [user@ localhost folder]$ ./INSTALL
      
      
      
   2. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.  Default values are recommended unless there is a specific reason that requires otherwise.
   3. Upon completing the installation, the License Management Center web page will open:
5. Add Required Firewall Exceptions
   Note: You may skip this step for Single User/Machine Deployments
   1. You must add firewall exceptions to your firewall‍ in order for other client computers to communicate with your license server.

1. Install Your License File(s)
   1. HOW TO - Install an Ansys License File
2. Set a static Vendor Daemon Port
   1. HOW TO - Set Custom/Static License Server Ports
3. Communicate License Server Name to Your Users  
   1. They will need to specify the server name (not IP address) in the client license settings.
   2. Send all users these instructions‍ along with your server name.

1. Login to the Customer Portal
   1. First, Sign up for access to the Customer Portal if you have not already done so.
   2. Login to the Ansys Customer Portal > Select Downloads > Current Release > expand the Tools section. 
      1. Can't access the portal?
2. Download Client Software Package of your choice
   1. Primary Packages: If you only need to install a single physics package, downloading the primary package (zip file) is normally easiest as the download is smaller.
   2. ISO Images:  If you are installing multiple physics packages, we recommend downloading the ISO files because these files include all physics packages which makes installation faster.
      
      Note:  Electronics is not included in the ISO installer files.
      
      

1. Prepare the Installation Files
   1. If you downloaded a Primary Package / Zip File:
      1. Unzip the file by right clicking it and selecting Extract All.  (If the setup file is run without unzipping the file first, the installation will appear to complete successfully, but the program will not function properly)
   2. If you downloaded the ISO Images:
      1. Double click the Disc 1 ISO file.  This will mount it as a virtual DVD drive in Windows 10.
      2. Browse to and double click all other ISO files, this will mount them as an additional virtual DVD drive.  (Take note of the drive letter is used for each disk as this will be used later)‍
2. Install the Software
   

   Don't miss these steps!

   * Skipping these steps won’t always produce error messages during the installation, but unfortunately can still corrupt the install and cause various software errors and force you to uninstall and reinstall.

    
   1. Right click the setup.exe file found with your installation files and select Run as Administrator.
   2. When prompted, specify the name of the license server you will be using.
   3. Follow the installation wizard, selecting the software packages applicable to you. 
   4. Allow the installation to complete. This normally takes anywhere from 10-30 min, depending on how many applications you are installing and the speed of the computer.
3. Specify a License Server
   1. Lastly, Specify a License Server‍ to connect to if you did not do so during the installation wizard.
   2. If you can't checkout licenses, see HOW TO - Test & Fix License Manager Connectivity Issues

1. Visit the Ansys Software Download Center
2. If the version you have installed has service packs available, they will be listed at the bottom of the download page.
   

   Note:

   Service packs are cumulative, meaning, you only need to install the latest version.

    
   
   
   
    

1. Login to the Customer Portal
   1. First, Sign up for access to the Customer Portal if you have not already done so.
   2. Login to the Ansys Customer Portal > Select Downloads > Current Release > expand the Tools section. 
      1. Can't access the portal?
2. Download the License Manager (~400MB)
   
3. Download Client Software Package of your choice
   1. Primary Packages: If you only need to install a single physics package, downloading the primary package (zip file) is normally easiest as the download is smaller.
   2. ISO Images:  If you are installing multiple physics packages, we recommend downloading the ISO files because these files include all physics packages (excluding Electronics) which makes installation faster.
      

1. Install Required Linux Packages & Libraries
   1. HOW TO - Install Ansys' Required Linux Packages & Libraries
2. Install Client Software
   • Online Installation Instructions
   • 2023 R2 Installation Guide PDF

If the version you have installed has any available service packs, they will be listed at the bottom of the Ansys Software Download Center.  Service packs are cumulative, and you only need to install the latest version.


 

Installing Ansys nCode can vary depending on the version you need. In 2021 R2, it is bundled with the Ansys suite and no longer requires a separate download. 

1. Follow Steps #1-3 above for Flagship Ansys Products.
2. In Workbench, click on Extensions > ACT Start Page > Manage Extensions
   
3. Find the MechanicalEmbeddedDesignLife extension in the list, then click the down arrow and Load as Default
   
4. When returning to the project, you'll see nCode DesignLife in the Toolbox
   

1. Follow Steps #1-3 above for Flagship Ansys Products.
2. In the Ansys Customer Portal, download the nCode package from the Add-On Packages section.
   

   Info

   For more information about accessing the Ansys Customer Portal, check out Accessing the Ansys Customer Portal

    
3. Extract NCODE_2021R1_WINX64.zip, and open the resulting NCODE_2021R1_WINX64 folder
4. Extract the nCode2020P1_Ansys2021R1_Release_Build350_Win64.zip folder, and open the resulting folder
5. Right click on setup.exe and choose Run as Administrator
6. Click Next through the wizard to agree to the license terms, choose a language, and then click Install to start the installation.
7. Open Ansys Workbench, and click on Extensions > Install Extension
   
    
8. Navigate to the NCODE_2021R1_WINX64 folder, and select the MechanicalEmbeddedDesignLife.wbex, and choose Open.
   
9. In Workbench, click on Extensions > ACT Start Page > Manage Extensions
   
10. Find the MechanicalEmbeddedDesignLife extension in the list, then click the down arrow and Load as Default
    
11. When returning to the project, you'll see nCode DesignLife in the Toolbox
    

1. Download & Install the License Manager
   1. These steps must be performed from the computer which will be your license manager.
   2. Follow LSTC License Manager Download & Installation Instructions 
      1. Make sure you right click the installation file and select Run as Administrator.
      2. FTP Credentials
         1. Username: user
         2. Password: computer
2. Download & Install the Client Software
   1. Follow LSTC Download and Installation Instructions
   2. FTP Credentials
      1. Username: user
      2. Password: computer

1. Receive Welcome Email with License File 
   • This will enable your access to the ESSS Customer Portal
   • Sign In to the ESSS Customer Portal
     
2. Install the License Manager
   • Navigate to Technical Content > ROCKY > Installation & Setup
     https://support.esss.com/hc/en-us/sections/115000722246-Installation-Setup 
   • Follow “Install and Configure FlexLM Server” (Windows) document.
3. Install the Rocky client application
   • Follow “How to Install” (Windows) document in the customer portal

When installing MotorCAD, you may receive a message like this:

Click More Info and then Run Anyway (if you are not getting the option to Run Anyway, be sure you are running the installer with Run As Administrator rights.)

When running the installer, you will be prompted to choose a license type. Choose Ansys and specify your license server. (If you do not know your license server, choose Do not setup / Specify Later.)

1. Download and install the Ansys License Manager 
          a. Follow Ansys license manager installation guide for Windows
2.  Download and install client software
          a. If you have Microsoft Visual Studio already installed, do not install Intel MPI and follow the              advanced installation process 
          b. If you do not have Microsoft Visual Studio already installed, you will need follow the default             installation or the custom installation option

1. Download & Install the License Manager
   1. These steps must be performed from the computer which will be your license manager.
   2. Follow LSTC License Manager Download & Installation Instructions 
      1. Make sure you right click the installation file and select Run as Administrator.
      2. FTP Credentials
         1. Username: user
         2. Password: computer
2. Download & Install the Client Software
   1. Follow LSTC Download and Installation Instructions
   2. FTP Credentials
      1. Username: user
      2. Password: computer

1. Receive Welcome Email with License File 
   • This will enable your access to the ESSS Customer Portal
   • Sign In to the ESSS Customer Portal
     
2. Install the License Manager
   • Navigate to Technical Content > ROCKY > Installation & Setup
     https://support.esss.com/hc/en-us/sections/115000722246-Installation-Setup 
   • Follow “Install and Configure FlexLM Server” (Windows) document.
3. Install the Rocky client application
   • Follow “How to Install” (Linux) document in the customer portal

1.  Download and install the Ansys license manager
             a. First follow Required libraries for the Ansys license manager on Linux
             b. Follow Ansys license manager installation guide for Linux
             c. To uninstall, follow Uninstalling the Ansys license manager
2.  Download and install the client software
             a. Install the pre-requisites, follow Required libraries for Ansys Lumerical on Linux 
             b. For RHEL/CentOS, follow RHEL/CentOS Linux installation guide
             c. For SUSE, follow SUSE Linux Enterprise Server installation guide
             d. For Ubuntu, follow Ubuntu Linux installation guide