ArcGIS AllSource must be licensed before first use. It uses a Single Use license. A Single Use license authorizes one user to use ArcGIS AllSource. That user can use the software on one computer at a time.
Authorize a Single Use license with a license file
Once you receive your ArcGIS AllSource license file (.eslf) and license password, begin the authorization process by configuring the license in ArcGIS AllSource.
- Start ArcGIS AllSource.
- Do one of the following:
- At the bottom of the ArcGIS Sign In page, click Configure licensing.
- On the ArcGIS AllSource start page, click the Settings tab
. On the Settings page, click the Licensing side tab. At the bottom of the page, click Configure your licensing options.
The Licensing dialog box appears.
- On the Licensing dialog box, click the License Type drop-down arrow and click Single Use License.
Note:
If you encounter the following message, it means that you installed ArcGIS AllSource with the per-user option rather than the per-machine option:
This functionality is not available without the ArcGIS Licensing Service being installed. The service can be installed by running the license service installer located within the ArcGIS AllSource installation folder.
The per-user option does not include the ArcGIS Licensing Service, which is needed to authorize a Single Use license. To install the Licensing Service, run ArcGISLS.msi in the C:\Users\<user profile>\AppData\Local\Programs\ArcGIS\AllSource\Resources\ArcGIS Licensing Service folder.
- Click Authorize to open the Software Authorization Wizard dialog box.
- On the Authorization Options page, under Authorization Options, click I have received an authorization file and am now ready to finish the authorization process.
Note:
Click Browse, and browse to the location of the .eslf file (for example, your \users\<username>\Downloads folder).
- Click Next.
- Type your password, and click OK on the Password Required dialog box.
- Click Finish.
The ArcGIS AllSource Licensing dialog box remains open. In the list of products, ArcGIS AllSource is now licensed.
- On the Licensing dialog box, click OK.
ArcGIS AllSource starts and is ready to use.
Note:
In the upper right corner of the application, notice that you are not signed in. You don't need to sign in to use the application; however, you do need to sign in to your organization to share content to the web or to access content in your organization that is not public.
Authorize a Single User license with a Software Authorization Number
Once you receive your ArcGIS AllSource Software Authorization Number, begin the authorization process by configuring the license in ArcGIS AllSource.
- Start ArcGIS AllSource.
- Do one of the following:
- At the bottom of the ArcGIS Sign In page, click Configure licensing.
- On the ArcGIS AllSource start page, click the Settings tab . On the Settings page, click the Licensing side tab. At the bottom of the page, click Configure your licensing options.
The Licensing dialog box appears.
- On the Licensing dialog box, click the License Type drop-down arrow and click Single Use License.
Note:
If you encounter the following message, it means that you installed ArcGIS AllSource with the per-user option rather than the per-machine option:
This functionality is not available without the ArcGIS Licensing Service being installed. The service can be installed by running the license service installer located within the ArcGIS AllSource installation folder.
The per-user option does not include the ArcGIS Licensing Service, which is needed to authorize a Single Use license. To install the Licensing Service, run ArcGISLS.msi in the C:\Users\<user profile>\AppData\Local\Programs\ArcGIS\AllSource\Resources\ArcGIS Licensing Service folder.
- Click Authorize to open the Software Authorization Wizard dialog box.
- On the Authorization Options page, under Authorization Options, click I have installed my software and need to authorize it.
- On the Authorization method page, choose how to send your authorization:
- Authorize with Esri now using the Internet—Send authorization immediately with connection to the internet.
- Authorize at Esri's website or by email to receive your authorization file—Send authorization later through internet or email.
- On the Authorization Information page, confirm that your contact information is correct and click Next.
- On the Authorization Information (continued) page, confirm that your organization, industry, and job description are correct and click Next.
- On the Software Authorization Number page, provide your license number.
- Click Next to start the authorization process.
When the process finishes, a message on the Software Authorization Wizard dialog box informs you that your software has been authorized and is ready for use.
If you chose to authorize later using the My Esri website or email, you will be prompted to save the authorization information to your local machine. Copy the instructions on the pane, and send when you are ready to finish the authorization.
- Click Finish.
The ArcGIS AllSource Licensing dialog box remains open. In the list of products, ArcGIS AllSource is now licensed.
- On the Licensing dialog box, click OK.
ArcGIS AllSource starts and is ready to use.
Note:
If you were previously signed in to ArcGIS AllSource with a different license, you will be prompted to close and restart the application for the license change to take effect.
View license information
To view current licensing settings in ArcGIS AllSource, complete the following steps.
- Start ArcGIS AllSource, if necessary.
- On the start page, click Settings
in the lower left corner. Alternatively, if you have a project open, click the Project tab on the ribbon. - On the Settings page, click the Licensing side tab.
Click the Back button at the top of the Settings page or press the Esc key to return to the start page or to the open project.
Deauthorize a Single Use license
If necessary, you can deauthorize ArcGIS AllSource on one computer and authorize it on a different computer on which the software is installed.
Note:
If your computer is lost, stolen, or broken, contact Esri Customer Service.
- Start ArcGIS AllSource, if necessary.
- On the start page, click the Settings tab . Alternatively, if you have a project open, click the Project tab on the ribbon.
- On the Settings page, click the Licensing side tab, and at the bottom of the page, click Configure your licensing options.
The Licensing panel appears.
- On the Licensing dialog box, click Deauthorize to open the Software Authorization Wizard.
A Licensing message appears: The successful deauthorization of single use features will require ArcGIS AllSource to shut down.
- Click OK to close the message..
The Software Authorization Wizard panel appears.
- On the Deauthorization Method page, choose the method to deauthorize the application.
- Deauthorize with Esri now using the Internet—Deauthorize the application immediately.
- Deauthorize at Esri's website or by email to receive your deauthorization file—Deauthorize the application later when internet is available or by email. Follow the prompts to fill out the form and save it to a text file. Send this text file to Esri to receive a deauthorization file.
- I have received a deauthorization file from Esri and am now ready to finish the deauthorization process—After you have received the deauthorization file, use this option deauthorize the application using the file.
- Click Next.
- On the Deauthorization Options page, clear the check boxes for licenses that should remain authorized. Ensure AllSource remains checked.
Caution:
Only the check boxes for the license or licenses you want to deauthorize should be checked. You can deauthorize multiple licenses, such as a core product license and an extension license.
- Click Next to deauthorize the license.
When the software has been successfully deauthorized, a message appears on the Software Authorization Wizard panel.
- Click Finish.
A prompt to exit ArcGIS AllSource for the license change to take effect appears.
- Click OK.