--- title: How to Activate ScreenBeam Service Licenses description: how to activate license for admin tools and instructional tools for signage and alert services --- [Skip to content](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/en/support/how-to-activate-screenbeam-service-licenses#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [![ScreenBeam logo](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ScreenBeamLogo-Zendesk-2.png?width=180&height=22&name=ScreenBeamLogo-Zendesk-2.png)](https://www.screenbeam.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Open Ticket](https://helpdesk.screenbeam.com/ticket) [Open Ticket](https://helpdesk.screenbeam.com/ticket?hsLang=en) How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Commercial Knowledge Base](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/en/support?hsLang=en) 2. [How-to & Best Practices](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/en/support/how-to-best-practices?hsLang=en) 3. [ScreenBeam Cloud](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/en/support/how-to-best-practices?hsLang=en#screenbeam-cloud) # How to Activate ScreenBeam Service Licenses This article is applicable for ScreenBeam Administrative Tools and Instructional Tools, and including services such as Signage+, Alert+, Messenger, Orchestrate Full, or Active Learning. ScreenBeam service licenses, such as **Administrative Tools** and **Instructional Tools**, are activated through **ScreenBeam Cloud** and then assigned to individual ScreenBeam receivers through **CMS Enterprise (CMSE)**. ### Requirements **Before activating and assigning a license:** - The **ScreenBeam receivers must be connected to CMS Enterprise**. - **CMS Enterprise must be connected to ScreenBeam Cloud**. See [How to Sign Up for ScreenBeam Cloud](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/en/support/how-to-sign-up-for-screenbeam-cloud-step-by-step-guide?hsLang=en). - Internet access must be available for the required ScreenBeam components. - You must have a valid ScreenBeam service **license key**, which is provided by [**license@screenbeam.com**](mailto:license@screenbeam.com). - The ScreenBeam Cloud account used to activate the license must have **License Manager** privileges.   **Activate the License in ScreenBeam Cloud** 1. Sign in to **ScreenBeam Cloud** at `cloud.screenbeam.com`. 2. Go to **License Management** and select **Activate License**. 3. Review and accept the End-User License Agreement (EULA). 4. Enter or paste the license key provided by [**license@screenbeam.com**](mailto:license@screenbeam.com). 5. Select **Save**. ![](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-18-2026-12-35-40-7616-PM.png?width=606&height=241&name=image-png-Aug-18-2026-12-35-40-7616-PM.png) **Once activated, the license and available license seats will appear in ScreenBeam Cloud.** **Assign the License to ScreenBeam Receivers** 1. Sign in to **ScreenBeam CMS Enterprise**. 2. Go to **Assign Licenses**. 3. Select the ScreenBeam receiver or receivers that require the service. 4. Locate the appropriate license, such as **Administrative Tools** or **Instructional Tools**. 5. Select the **+** icon to assign a license seat to the selected receiver(s). You may have to scroll right to display the action buttons if they are off screen. ![](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-18-2026-12-36-53-6671-PM.png?width=599&height=275&name=image-png-Aug-18-2026-12-36-53-6671-PM.png) The service becomes available after the appropriate license is assigned. 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