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The system will never attempt an online validation.
Once you have your key, you can apply it to your RealVNC Server(s) using several methods: 1. Using the License Wizard (Desktop) Open on the computer. Select Licensing or Sign In to open the License Wizard. Choose the Offline activation option.
What are you deploying RealVNC Server on?
RealVNC actively monitors enterprise deployments. Utilizing illegitimate keys exposes organizations to severe financial penalties and legal liability during software compliance audits. Open-Source Alternatives for Air-Gapped Networks
For the most current instructions, always refer to the official RealVNC Knowledge Base .
If you have successfully applied an offline license but still cannot connect, verify the following:
RealVNC offline license keys, available for Enterprise subscriptions, are located in the Deployment section of the account portal and applied via the Licensing wizard or command line. This method is primarily used for direct, non-internet-connected scenarios on port 5900. Detailed instructions are available at RealVNC Help Where is my license key? - RealVNC
Because the server is not connected to the cloud, you cannot use "cloud connections." You must connect directly via IP address or hostname.
msiexec /i VNC-Server-Windows.msi /qn LICENSEKEY=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Use code with caution. Linux Configuration Injection
This method is ideal for applying keys to a small number of machines. Open on the target machine.
: You must manually track and apply license renewals and software patches.
Where OFFLINELICENSE is the path to your license file.