Since INTERACT 20 our software is available for macOS and Windows and we offer the following licensing methods for both platforms.
License Types
 | Single User License Key - Per default, we offer a dongle-based single user license using CodeMeter USB dongles. This 'dongle' is your license key and holds all information about the purchased licenses. It offers a flash drive section that can be used like any other USB stick and an invisible, programmable level that holds the license information. This portable license allows you to install INTERACT on the stick itself and run it from there. You may also install our software locally on multiple systems, but you can only run the software if the license key is inserted. This license type works for both Windows and macOS, IF the dongle has a serial number starting with 2-...... or 3-...... Contact us if your 2- Stick is not recognized on macOS at support@mangold-international.com This license does not require internet access during regular use, only for updates. |
| Computer-based License Code - In addition to the portable license keys, which can be used on different systems, we also offer a computer-based license in form of a 16 character license-Code. This license is automatically verified with the information on our license server and requires an internet connection regularly. This license type is locked to a single computer. INTERACT needs to be installed locally on your PC. |
| Network license USB-dongle - To share one or multiple licenses among users, a network license is required. This license type allows you to share license information over the local network, remote desktop or using a virtual machine. You need to physically plug the license key into a computer that is available from within the environment that is running INTERACT. This computer (Linus/MacOS/Windows) serves as a license server that provides access to any of the purchased licenses. Being a 'License Server' is NOT a big task and can thus be performed by any other server that is already running. INTERACT is installed in the environment the user is working with. |
| Training license - This special 'university training edition' offers all functionalities but can only be used in combination with a fixed number of licensed videos. To learn more about this special training edition, contact our sales team at sales@mangold-international.com. |
If you have special license requirements, contact our sales team to figure out the best solution.
First Start-up Dialog
If you start INTERACT the very first time after installation, you'll get this dialog:
▪Click I have a USB License Key if you received the metal Code Meter Dongle.
INTERACT will search for the license key (dongle) and all license information is exchanged locally. Only for updating license information on the key an internet connection is required.
If no license is found, although the dongle is inserted, install the latest version of the license communication software from CodeMeter.
▪Click I have a license code if you purchased a single computer license.
▪Enter the license code you received.
INTERACT now checks the license information and enters your hardware ID into our license database. This process requires internet access.
If you get an error message, contact support@mangold-international.com.