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# Activate License

This page describes how to activate a license for an app or feature. License activation is necessary to use the app or feature after the trial period in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

License activation is accessed via the **Extension License Management (365 business development)** page. During license activation, you can select the [licensing method](../license-methods.md), subscription period, and preferred payment method. Additionally, Microsoft partners can activate the license for the end customer.

## Overview

![License Activation](/assets/images/licensing/a6010fc6-0a9e-4b33-88cf-d833aac21077.gif)

## Step 1: Start License Activation

1. Open the **Extension License Management (365 business development)** via the search function in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
2. Select the action group **Self Service**.
3. Select the action **Activate License**.
4. Select **Next** to start the license activation.

## Step 2: Choose Activation Type

1. Select **Activate New License** to perform a new activation.
2. Confirm **Are you a Microsoft Partner?** to activate the license for the end customer.
3. Select **Next** to continue.

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Partner licensing is only available for Microsoft partners with a valid partner agreement.
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## Step 3: Choose Licensing

1. Select the desired **Licensing Method**.
   [Learn more](../license-methods.md)
2. Select the desired duration in the **Subscription Period** column.
3. Select **Next** to continue.

<Callout type="tip" title="Good to know">
Prices are calculated in real-time based on your selection. Prices may vary depending on the licensing method and subscription period.
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## Step 4: Registration Information

Depending on whether it is partner or end customer licensing, the process differs:

### Step 4.1: Partner Licensing

1. Enter your **Microsoft Partner ID**.
2. Select **Next** to continue.

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Please use the Microsoft Partner ID you provided when signing the partner agreement with 365 business development.
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### Step 4.2: End Customer Licensing

1. Enter the **Billing Email Address**.
2. Enter the **Company Name**.
3. Enter the **Address**, **Postal Code**, **City**, and **Country/Region Code**.
4. Enter the **VAT ID**.
5. Select **Next** to continue.

## Step 5: Choose Payment Method

1. Select the desired **Payment Method**.
   [Learn more](../invoicing/payment.md)
2. Select **Next** to continue.

### Step 5.1: Payment Authorization _(only for payment method **Credit Card**)_

This step is only necessary if you previously selected the **Credit Card** payment method.

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The payment authorization step is only necessary once and may be skipped if a valid payment method is already stored.
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1. A new browser window for payment authorization will open.
2. Enter your **Email Address**.
3. Select the desired payment form (e.g., card).
4. Enter your payment information.
5. Select **Save Card** to save the payment information.
6. Wait for the payment authorization confirmation.

<Callout type="tip" title="Good to know">
Your browser settings may prevent the payment authorization window from opening automatically.<br/>
    In this case, please select the link <strong>If your browser settings prevent the opening of a new window for payment...</strong> to open the payment authorization in a new tab.
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## Step 6: License Assignment _(optional)_

License assignment depends on the chosen licensing method and allows the selection between automatic and manual license assignment for user or tenant licenses.

1. Select **Automatically Assign License** to enable automatic license assignment, or disable automatic license assignment.
2. Select **Next** to continue.

## Step 7: License Terms

1. Read the **License Terms**.
2. Confirm the **License Terms** by toggling the **Accept** switch.
3. Select **Next** to continue.

## Step 8: Activate License

1. Review the information in the summary.
2. Select **Finish** to activate the license.