3.3.2 Activate License and Download License File

From the MPLAB® Software Activation page:

  1. You will need your host ID. You can get the host ID by opening a command prompt on your machine, redirecting to the bin folder of a compiler installation directory (where xclm resides) and running the following command to display the host ID: xclm –hostinfo. Copy and paste the host ID to activate the license.
  2. Download License: Click the Download License link. A pop-up window will open to show that the license was downloaded.
  3. E-mail the License: Check your email for the license file.
  4. Once you have downloaded or received the license file:
    1. Unzip the file. After the file is unzipped, there will be three install scripts: windows.bat, linux.sh, and mac.sh. Run the script that is appropriate for your operating system in a Command window (for a Windows® operating system) or a Terminal window (for a macOS® or Linux® operating system) to install the license.
    2. The one-year HPA starts on the date it is applied to the compiler. See Renew or Apply Your HPA.
Figure 3-2. Activation and Registration
Figure 3-3. Zip File Contents