Foxit PDF Editor Activation Methods

There are several methods available to activate Foxit PDF Editor. This article explains the difference between them.

In this article:

• Registration Code Activations
• Login Activations (Named User License) 
  • A: Foxit Admin Console (recommended activation method)
  • B: Yearly/monthly Subscription Activations
• Shared Device Activations or "FPM Key"
• Activation method supported by product
• FAQ

Activation Methods

Registration Code Activations:

Here the key takes the form of a 30 Digit Code. This method is recommended for consumers and small organizations whose users have admin privileges and install the software themselves. 

Login Activations:

A: Foxit Admin Console (recommended method)

The Foxit Admin Console offers a centralized way for Organizations to assign/revoke licenses to their users. If you assign a license to your user using the Admin Console, they can simply login to activate. 

B: Yearly/monthly Subscription Activations

For your account which only has purchased one license of Foxit PDF Editor yearly/monthly subscription, you just need to sign into Foxit PDF Editor with your Foxit account to activate it. For your account which has purchased multiple licenses, you have to configure team members for your Foxit organization subscription before your team members could log in and activate Foxit PDF Editor with their respective email addresses. To configure team members, please access this article and this article. 

Shared Device Activations or "FPM Key"

Here the key is more complex, taking the form of a text file. 

Activation method supported by product

FAQs

Q: Is there a recommended method?

    A: Yes, the Admin Console is the recommended method for activation.

Q: Which one can I use in an offline environment?

    A: Only Named User and Shared Device can be used in these environments.

Q: Which one can I use in an RDS such as Terminal Server or Virtual Environment such as Citrix or VMware?

    A: Only Named User and Shared Device can be used in these environments. 

Q: Is there a fee for the Shared Device license (FPM Key)?

    A: Yes. Software standardization is different from organization to organization, and we want to give our customers the flexibility to choose the right activation method for their company. 

Q: Is there a fee for the Admin Console? 

    A: The console is free for large enterprise deals. Contact your sales representative. 

Q: Do I need an "FPM Key" if I use the Admin Console?

    A: No, the Admin Console is an activation method in itself.

Q: How do I get the Admin Console?

    A: Simply contact your sales representative. 

Q: Why can't I use a Registration Code to Deploy Foxit PDF Editor?

    A: Technically, you can use a reg code to deploy the software, but end-users will need admin privileges to activate the software the first time they run it.

Q: Do I need multiple FPM Key files if I am deploying via/in different servers? 

    A: No, one license key file will be enough. Simply make a copy of the file and use it as many times as you'd like.