# Online product activation

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-license-manager/product-activation/online-product-activation/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-license-manager/product-activation/online-product-activation/)
Product: Virto License Manager
Updated: 2026-08-12


Select the available server and product for activation, then enter the serial number we emailed you after purchase, and click "**Activate online**."

![Virto License Manager activation screen with server, product, and serial number fields and the Activate online button](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LM1-1024x393.png)

If everything is correct, you will see the message "**Subscription is active**" and the License Status will show as "**Activated**."

![Virto License Manager showing the Subscription is active message and License Status set to Activated](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LM2-1-1024x393.png)

You will start seeing an alert message on products that are about to expire, along with a contact email to renew the license.

![Virto License Manager alert warning that a product is about to expire with a renewal contact email](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LM2-1024x393.png)

*We only activate Web Front End servers.*