How do I upgrade my network license to MAXQDA 24?

To ensure your users can always connect to the latest version of MAXQDA, you must update the Netlic Manager to version 1.9.

Updating MAXQDA Netlic

A) Automatic Update

• Open the MAXQDA Netlic Manager.

If your server is connected to the internet, MAXQDA Netlic should indicate that an update is available.

• Confirm the update installation to start the automatic update procedure.

Note: The service will be stopped during the installation, which only takes 1-2 minutes. Please restart it manually.

B) Manual Update

• Open the MAXQDA Netlic Manager and stop the local MAXQDA Netlic service.

• Close the MAXQDA Netlic Manager.

• Download the new Netlic Manager and unzip the archive: https://www.maxqda.de/maxqda_netlic/MAXQDA_Netlic.zip

• Copy all files from the downloaded ZIP archive into the existing "MAXQDA_Netlic" folder.

• Open the MAXQDA Netlic Manager and start the local MAXQDA Netlic Service to make the service available again. This will also update the service version displayed in the MAXQDA Netlic Manager.

Updating Your License

After updating MAXQDA Netlic, all existing MAXQDA licenses can be used with the corresponding MAXQDA version.

Licenses for MAXQDA 24 and newer

Serial numbers starting with MQNE00 and MQNE24 can continue to be used for MAXQDA 26 without changes. Please perform an online check of the license.

Updating MAXQDA 2022 Licenses:

A) Updating an Existing License

• Select your MAXQDA 2022 license and click "Extend license period."

• Enter your MAXQDA 24 serial number.

• Activate "Retain customer list" to transfer the customer list to your MAXQDA 24 license.

• Click "Extend license period" to complete the upgrade.

Note: This updates the existing license, meaning users will no longer be able to access your MAXQDA 2022 license.

B) Adding a New License

• Click "Add new license."

• Name your license and enter your MAXQDA serial number (version 24 or newer).

• Click "Add license" to add the license.

Note: This creates a new MAXQDA license alongside the existing one, allowing users to continue accessing your MAXQDA 2022 license.

After activating your MAXQDA 24 (or newer) license, your MAXQDA 2022 license will be automatically locked 6 weeks later. Use is no longer permitted after this period.

Upgrading MAXQDA on Client Computers

Once your MAXQDA license is set up, ensure you install the latest version of MAXQDA on all client computers.

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Network License Installation Guide