--- title: How do I configure a single-instance license when I don't have a server? description: Single-instance licences (SILs) are designed to run on a network on a server-client basis. 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[Riegl UK Knowledge Base](https://support.riegl.co.uk/en/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [Terrestrial Laser Scanning](https://support.riegl.co.uk/en/knowledge-base/terrestrial-laser-scanning?hsLang=en) 3. [Licensing](https://support.riegl.co.uk/en/knowledge-base/terrestrial-laser-scanning?hsLang=en#licensing) March 20, 2025 # How do I configure a single-instance license when I don't have a server? ## Single-instance licences (SILs) are designed to run on a network on a server-client basis. This article explains how to configure your software installation when you don't have a network. This article is relevant if you have the following scenario: - you have a single-instance licence (SIL) for RiSCAN PRO or RiSOLVE - you don't have a server computer on which to install LicenseServer to host your licences - you have a single computer, on which you need to install and use the licence **Note - the same steps apply to both RiSCAN PRO and RiSOLVE. For simplicity, only RiSCAN PRO will be referred to in this article.** ### Install RiSCAN PRO Download the latest version of RiSCAN PRO from the [Members' Area of riegl.com](http://www.riegl.com/members-area/software-downloads/terrestrial-scanning/). Run the installer, but pay attention to the "Choose Components" screen - you need to **untick** "LicenseProxy" and **tick** "LicenseServer": ![tick-license-server-untick-license-proxy](https://support.riegl.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/tick-license-server-untick-license-proxy.jpg?width=499&height=388&name=tick-license-server-untick-license-proxy.jpg) Continue the installation as normal. After installation, plug your green RIEGL dongle into your machine. It should have an "S" prefix, to indicate that it is a "server" dongle. ### Import your licence keys In the Windows search box, type *LicenseServer*, and open LicenseServer Administration Center. ![license-server-admin-centre-2](https://support.riegl.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/license-server-admin-centre-2.jpg?width=688&height=652&name=license-server-admin-centre-2.jpg) Navigate to Licenses \> Import... and select your licence file (with the extension .lic). ![license-server-blank-1](https://support.riegl.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/license-server-blank-1.jpg?width=688&height=231&name=license-server-blank-1.jpg) Confirm that your licence keys have been imported. If you see only yellow headers, double-click a header to expand that section. ![license-server-with-keys](https://support.riegl.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/license-server-with-keys.jpg?width=688&height=487&name=license-server-with-keys.jpg) ### Configure RiSCAN PRO Run RiSCAN PRO, and navigate to Tool \> License Center. You can also launch LicenseCenter directly from the Windows search box. On the Additional tab, click the "Add" button. On the "Host" field, type 127.0.0.1. Leave the "Port" field as it is. ![add-server](https://support.riegl.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/add-server.jpg?width=688&height=508&name=add-server.jpg) Right-click the newly added server in the list, and click "Test", to test the connection to the server. ![test-server](https://support.riegl.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/test-server.jpg?width=330&height=265&name=test-server.jpg)    ![test-result](https://support.riegl.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/test-result.jpg?width=208&height=124&name=test-result.jpg) If successful, run the "Report" option, which will check for available licences. 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