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title: "Licensing Koios"
slug: "licensing-koios"
updated: 2025-06-04T15:22:09Z
published: 2025-06-04T15:22:09Z
canonical: "docs.ai-op.com/licensing-koios"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ai-op.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Licensing Koios

Now that you have access to the user interface, you should be presented with a message at the bottom of the page indicating that there is no license file. Follow the link shown or use the side navigation bar to go to `System` > `License`.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/9fab5c8f-2756-48da-b963-232bd8533649/Images/Documentation/image(120).png)

To learn about this page, visit the Koios - User Guide’s [license](/v1/docs/license) section.

### Generate an Activation File

Click on `Step #1` or select `Activation Request` from the dropdown in the top right. This will take you to the `Generate Activation File` form. From here, enter in the `License Key` provided to you by Ai-OPs (It will be in the format of `XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX)`.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/9fab5c8f-2756-48da-b963-232bd8533649/Images/Documentation/image(117).png)

Click the download button and ensure that `koios-activation.req` file was downloaded.

### Request a License

Now, follow `Step #2` and go to the [Ai-OPs licensing portal](https://ai-op.com/license/) and attach the activation request file and click `Request License`.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/9fab5c8f-2756-48da-b963-232bd8533649/Images/Documentation/image(118).png)

Ensure that a `koios.lic` file was downloaded.

### Uploading Your License

Now that you have a license, go back to Koios and select `activate your product` or click on `Step #3`. Attach your license file and click submit. Ensure your license status is now valid, indicated at the top of the license detail page.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/9fab5c8f-2756-48da-b963-232bd8533649/Images/Documentation/image(121).png)

### What’s Next?

You made it! Koios is installed and licensed, now the real fun can start. Follow our [integration guide](/v1/docs/step-1-connecting-to-a-device) for a step-by-step tutorial on getting started.