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title: Software license
slug: software-license
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createdAt: 2023-04-03T12:05:10.000Z
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# Do I need a license to start using the product?

All our boards come with a software license onboard, and no further steps are necessary to start using your controller.

# License upgrade

Some controllers can be upgraded with extra features such as support for more axes or Ethernet support. 

After you have purchased an upgrade (from [our webstore](https://edingcnc.com/products/) or from one of [our distributors](https://edingcnc.com/distributors/)), we will ask you to provide us with a request code. You can obtain the code in the software:

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Connect the board to the PC (if you have an Ethernet board, please ensure that your [network adapter is configured first](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT6eFq6CC9A))
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Start the software
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Navigate to license settings in the *Setup tab*

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Go to the *Licenses & Support*



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Press the *Setup Licences* button



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In the Request License section, set your name in `Name of the new license holder` field, check all the license options that apply to your newly purchased license and press `Get request code`. 

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In the Request License section, set your name in the first text field, check all the license options that apply to your newly purchased license and press `Get Request Code`

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[Send us a message](https://support.edingcnc.com/support/tickets/new) with the request code and order/payment number and we will reply to you with your new license code
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Set the license code and press *Activate */ *Activate license* - please note that the board has to be connected for this step
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