Open your browser and sign in to (usually https:// :8850 ). Click on the Configuration tab. Select Licensing from the sidebar. Click Activate License . Paste your key and click Activate . Method 3: Command Line (TSM CLI)
Is your server or in the cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)?
The site will provide a .tlr (Response) file. tableau server license key activation
Enter your (formatted as XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX). Fill out the Registration form (Name, Email, Organization). Click Activate to finalize. Method 2: Using the TSM Web UI (Ongoing Management)
If you are migrating to a new hardware box, always run tsm licenses deactivate -k on the old machine first. Open your browser and sign in to (usually https:// :8850 )
For virtual environments or cloud deployments (AWS, Azure), use the Server ATR (Authorization-To-Run) service. It simplifies licensing by not tying the key to specific hardware IDs.
Before you activate, you must identify which licensing model your organization uses. Tableau has transitioned primarily to a model. Click Activate License
Always keep track of your keys via the Tableau Customer Portal .
For users who design, edit, and publish content. Every Server needs at least one Creator.