If you choose the option Online validation required, the workflow for applying a key is as follows:
•The user needs an Internet connection to apply a key
•The key is transferred to the Activation server and is stored in the database
•If the key was already used, the key can not be applied
•If the key was already used on the same machine and reinstallation is allowed, then the key can be applied
Using this option you can create Activation Keys without knowing the license file ID or the installation code from the user and it is ensured that the key can only be used once.
Activation Screen which pops-up when the user types in the key
Note
•You can allow using the Activation Key multiple times on different machines by changing the maximum key usage on the Activation Server Administration Interface - see How can I change how often a key / ID can be used?
•You can allow to using the Activation Key multiple times on the same machine - see chapter Allow Reinstallation / multiple usage of an Activation Key
This feature requires the Activation Server 6