License Activation
Activate your ProofChat license when you first open the chat interface
Overview
After adding the "Open Chat" button to your FileMaker solution, the first time you click it, ProofChat will prompt you to enter your license key. This guide walks you through that activation process.
When License Activation Happens
License activation occurs automatically when you:
- Complete the ProofChat integration steps
- Add the "Open Chat" button to your solution
- Click the chat button for the first time
ProofChat will detect that no license is activated and prompt you to enter your license key.
Getting Your License Key
Free License
If you haven't already:
- Visit our Pricing Page
- Click "Get Now" under the Free tier
- Complete the checkout process (no payment required)
- Check your email for your license key
Enterprise License
Contact our sales team for your custom enterprise license.
Activation Steps
When you first open ProofChat, you'll see a license activation screen:
- Enter License Key: Paste your license key from the email into the "License Key" field
- Verify Information: Confirm the license details are correct
- Activate: Click the blue "Activate License" button
- Confirmation: You'll see a success message when activation completes
Don't have a license yet? Click the "Get License" button to be directed to our pricing page.
Keep Your License Key
Save your license key in a secure location. You'll need it if you move ProofChat to another file or need to reactivate.
Troubleshooting
License key not accepted?
- Ensure you copied the entire key without extra spaces
- Check that you're connected to the internet
- Verify you're using the correct license key from your email
Activation failed?
- Try copying and pasting the key again
- Check your internet connection
- Contact support@proofgeist.com if issues persist
Need to transfer your license?
See our License Management Guide for complete license management information.
Next Steps
Once your license is activated, you'll need to configure your OpenAI API key:
- Next: Proceed to OpenAI API Key Setup to configure your AI connection
- After API key setup, you'll be ready to start chatting with ProofChat!
- Optional: Visit AI Accounts & Models for advanced configuration
- Configure your schema and scripts for enhanced functionality
Related Topics
- OpenAI API Key Setup - Next step: Configure your AI connection
- License Management Guide - Complete license management including upgrades, deactivation, and troubleshooting
- AI Accounts & Models - Advanced AI configuration and model assignments
- Troubleshooting - General problem-solving guide