Windows Licensing

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Last updated: 06 Feb, 2024 by Next Limit
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After the → installation open RealFlow | Cinema 4D and the "License Activator" will pop up if RealFlow | Cinema 4D has not been licensed yet.

  • This guide is for Node Locked licenses only. 

  • An internet connection is required

  • Firewalls may block the license activation.

The "License Activator" provides three options:

I have a license key

Choose this option if you have an activation key. The key can be found in your confirmation email from Next Limit. If you did not receive this email please check your spam folder or → contact us.



  • Enter the email and password you use to login at the portal, then your license key (you can find it in your account at the portal or from your purchase email).

  • The "License Activator" will connect to our servers and validate your license

  • The license file will be stored under C:\Users\<username>\Documents\realflow_cinema4d\license\

  • Restart RealFlow | Cinema 4D to make sure that it is properly licensed.

I have a node-locked license file

If you have downloaded your license file (.lic) by yourself from the portal, you can use this option to install it.

  • Just locate the license file (.lic) and click "Next".

I want to try the demo

  • Simply choose "Next" for all the subsequent windows that appear, and finally click "Activate". 

  • The previous step will create a LIC file in C:\Users\<username>\Documents\realflow_cinema4d\license\

  • If you later purchase a license, make sure to first delete this demo license file before running the "License Activator".

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