> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.timeinpixels.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.timeinpixels.com/nobe-omniscope/license/floating-licenses.md). # Floating Licenses **Nobe OmniScope Pro Studio Floating** is designed for teams that run OmniScope on many machines but only need a limited number of copies running at the same time. Instead of binding the license to specific machines, one floating key provides a pool of **concurrent seats**. You can register the key on any number of workstations; the seat count limits how many can use OmniScope at the same time. {% hint style="info" %} Nobe OmniScope Pro Studio Floating is available by quote and is priced per concurrent seat. [Contact us](https://timeinpixels.com/contact) for current pricing and to discuss your team size and setup. {% endhint %} ### How it works 1. Your team receives one floating license key with an agreed number of seats. 2. Register the key once on each workstation that needs OmniScope. 3. OmniScope remembers the credentials and requests a seat automatically on future launches. 4. When OmniScope quits or the license is deactivated, the seat is released for another workstation. 5. If a workstation crashes or disappears without quitting cleanly, its seat becomes available automatically within 30 minutes. This makes floating licenses a good fit for shared suites, temporary workstations, and cloud systems that may be created and removed frequently. ### Activation On each workstation: 1. Open **License > Register**. 2. Select the **License Key** tab. 3. Enter the **email address** and **floating license key** supplied with your order. 4. Click **Register** to request a seat. The same credentials can be used on every workstation. Floating licenses do not consume machine activations and do not need activation resets. {% hint style="warning" %} Floating licenses require a direct internet connection to the license server. **Activation Code** and **Offline Activation** cannot be used with a floating key. {% endhint %} ### License status Open **License > License Info** to see: * how many floating seats are currently in use; * when the current seat will be renewed; * the last successful server ping; * the license expiration date, when the agreement has one; * any add-ons included with the license. OmniScope confirms the seat with the license server every few minutes. Renewed expiration dates and entitlement changes are applied while the app is running. The [My License page](https://timeinpixels.com/my-license/) also shows floating licenses and lists the seats currently in use, including each machine name and when it was last seen. ### All seats in use If every seat is already in use, OmniScope lists the workstations currently holding seats. Close or deactivate OmniScope on one of those systems, then click **Try Again** on the waiting workstation. Need more seats? The seat count of an existing floating license can be increased at any time. [Contact us](https://timeinpixels.com/contact). ### Internet connection requirement Floating seats are managed by our license server, so machines running OmniScope with a floating license need an **internet connection**. If the connection is interrupted, OmniScope warns that contact with the license server was lost and shows the remaining lease time. The current seat stays active until that countdown reaches zero—normally up to 30 minutes from the last successful contact. If the connection returns in time, the seat renews automatically. If the lease expires before the connection returns, OmniScope leaves licensed mode and starts the trial countdown. Restore the connection and obtain a seat again to continue using the floating license. Fully offline or air-gapped machines should use a standard node-locked license instead. ### Releasing or deactivating a seat Closing OmniScope normally releases the seat automatically. To release it without quitting: 1. Open **License > License Info**. 2. Click **Deactivate**. Deactivation releases the seat and forgets the saved floating credentials on that workstation. It does not require approval or an activation reset on the My License website. Register the key again whenever that workstation needs another seat. If a workstation is force-quit, loses power, or is deleted in the cloud, no action is required; the server reclaims its seat within 30 minutes. ### Features and add-ons The floating product provides the **Nobe OmniScope Pro Studio** feature set. **Live Pack** can be included as an optional add-on in the floating-license quote. Enabled add-ons appear in **License Info** and follow the seat automatically on every workstation. ### Floating vs. standard license | | Standard license | Floating license | | --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------ | | Product | User or room license | Pro Studio Floating | | Bound to | Up to 2 systems for one user, or 1 licensed room | No fixed workstation | | Limit | Named activations and usage terms | Purchased concurrent seats | | Machine changes | Deactivation or activation reset | Automatic | | Shared / cloud workstations | Limited | Designed for it | | Works offline | Yes | No; an established seat tolerates a brief interruption | | Availability | Web store or direct sales | Quote-based, per-seat pricing | ### Getting a floating license Floating licenses are not available in the web store. They are sold by quote as an annual, invoice-based license with a **3-seat minimum**. [Contact us](https://timeinpixels.com/contact) with the number of seats you need, whether you need Live Pack, and a few details about your setup. We will prepare a quote for Nobe OmniScope Pro Studio Floating.