On an internet-connected device, open a web browser and navigate to . Log in with your NI User Profile credentials. Select Product Activation from the options. Input your Serial Number , Product Version , and Computer ID . Click Generate Activation Code .

Ensure the serial number entered matches the product you are trying to activate.

NI Package Manager is increasingly central to software installation and updates. Offline installers remain available for disconnected machines, but the activation flow continues to rely on NI License Manager as the core licensing engine.

If your activation code is rejected, verify the following common points of failure: