How do I update MAXQA Netlic Manager?

Modified on Wed, 5 Nov at 8:40 AM

Automatic update

  1. Open MAXQDA Netlic Manager.
  2. If your server has a connection to the Internet, MAXQDA Netlic should indicate that an update is available.
  3. Confirm the installation of the upgrade to start the automatic upgrade process.
  4. Please then carry out an online check of your license.


Please note: For the duration of the installation, which only take 1-2 minutes, the service will be stopped. Please restart it manually afterwards.


Manual update

  1. Open the MAXQDA Netlic Manager and stop the local MAXQDA Netlic Service.
  2. Close the MAXDQA Netlic Manager.
  3. Download the new Netlic Manager and unzip the archive: https://www.maxqda.de/maxqda_netlic/MAXQDA_Netlic.zip
  4. Paste all files from the downloaded ZIP archive into the existing „MAXQDA_Netlic“ folder.
  5. Open the MAXQDA Netlic Manager and start the local MAXQDA Netlic Service to make the service available again. This will also update the version of the service displayed in MAXQDA Netlic Manager.
  6. Please then carry out an online check of your license.


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