If an open and direct internet connection is available, activation based on an ActivationID is done fully automatic, using an connection to the online Marin License server. Recommended mode of operation.
If there is limited internet access (only through email) activation is no internet access activation is done based on an trial ASR fileand short code request and response code. This requires manual copy and paste to send the short request code and receive the short response code. This provides a license for a limited period of time allowing the setup of an online connection or the request for a certificate based license.
Online activation using an Activation ID
...
Include Page
Online repair using an activation ID
Online repair using an activation ID
Offline activation using a
...
trial ASR file
Include Page
Offline activation using a short code trial ASR file