# Offline activation

## Prerequisites

The license still needs to be activated online, so you will need a separate device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) with **internet access** and a **web browser**.

## Steps

Open OmniScope on your offline system and open the **About** window from the **Help** menu:

<figure><img src="/files/lvCtlVrBwioH9A3blZyO" alt=""><figcaption><p>Getting the Hardware ID</p></figcaption></figure>

Expand **Hardware ID** section and then copy the text in the box.

{% hint style="info" %}
Offline activation still requires the **Hardware ID**. The **Machine Name** visible in OmniScope or on the My License page is only a user-friendly label and cannot be used in place of the Hardware ID.
{% endhint %}

Now, on your internet-connected device, open the activation page:

<https://timeinpixels.com/activate/>

<figure><img src="/files/vKIsu5w4nWq017fFSjl2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Activate the license</p></figcaption></figure>

Fill in your **Email address**, **License Key**, and paste the **Hardware ID** value in the third field, then click **Submit**.

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Your **Activation Code** has been generated. Transfer it to your offline system, then open OmniScope and go to **License / Register**:

<figure><img src="/files/2Pm7y8lNvJ9Uu4frSf5p" alt=""><figcaption><p>Activate the code</p></figcaption></figure>

In the **Activation Code** tab, paste your code and click **Activate**. Your offline system should now be fully activated.

Once that machine is later visible on the website, it may also show a friendly Machine Name to make it easier to identify among your activations.


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