Tableau Server License: Key Activation 2021

If you move Tableau Server to new hardware, always first—or risk using up an activation slot.

Before you attempt activation, you must understand what you are activating. Tableau uses two primary server licensing models: tableau server license key activation

This takes under two minutes if your server has direct HTTPS outbound access. If you move Tableau Server to new hardware,

In the TSM Licensing UI, click Activate License Offline . Enter your key and select Create Offline File to generate an OfflineActivationRequest (.tlq) file. In the TSM Licensing UI, click Activate License Offline

To avoid disruption to your corporate analytics ecosystem, adopt these licensing habits:

Move the offline.tlq file to a computer with internet access and upload it to the Tableau Offline Activation page.

Move the offline.tlq file to a computer with active internet access (e.g., using a secure USB drive or network bridge).