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*Web-activated licensing* is described as follows:

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h2. For how long is the activation key valid?

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*NOTE:* Save a copy of the activation key such that you may use it to reactivate the software.
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h2. What happens when the license expires after two years?

*ANSWER:* When the [license|kb:Licensing] expires, the software will prompt you to directly obtain a new license by way of internet connection. Therewithout will be no need to contact contacting {new-tab-link:http://www.csiberkeley.com/}CSI{new-tab-link} or your dealer. An activation key will not be required for this process.


h2. To which software does thisweb-activated procedurelicensing apply?

*ANSWER:* Web-activated licensing will apply to all major {new-tab-link:http://www.csiberkeley.com/}CSI{new-tab-link} products, including [SAP2000|sap2000:home], [CSiBridge|csibridge:home], [ETABS|etabs:Home], and [SAFE|safe:Home], as their subsequent major release becomes available.