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title: "Release active licence"
slug: "release-licence"
description: "If you are using a network or cloud licence, learn how to release a licence that may be in use. "
updated: 2026-08-21T12:41:20Z
published: 2026-08-21T12:41:20Z
canonical: "help.floodmodeller.com/release-licence"
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# Release active licence

**Please note that CodeMeter Runtime version 9.00 or later is required to release an active licence.**

If you are using a network or cloud licence, there may be times when you need to release a licence. For example, a colleague may have left the software open on their machine, whilst they are out of the office which restricts anybody else from using it.

To release a licence, follow the instructions below. Please note that these steps can only be performed if you are on the licence server and have sufficient administrative rights. If you do not have administrative rights, contact your IT department for assistance.

**1. Using CodeMeter Control Centre:**

- Open **CodeMeter Control Centre**
- Click on **WebAdmin** to open an internet browser
- Navigate to the **License Monitoring** tab
- Within this tab, select any product code from one of the **CmContainers/Firm Codes** (5000219 or 6001358) to access the **License Monitoring Details** page
- Look for the table with relevant headers, including **Client (User)** and **Action**
- Under the **Action** header, you will find a **Release** button - click this button to release the licence

**2. Direct Access:**

- Alternatively, you can directly access the **License Monitoring** page by opening this page in your browser: [http://localhost:22352/license_monitoring/sessions.html](http://localhost:22352/license_monitoring/sessions.html)
- The instructions remain the same as described above

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please contact our [support team](mailto:mailto@support@floodmodeller.com).