Applies to: OnCloud

Summary

This article provides information on how to attach a Cloud license to an OnCloud camera.

NOTE: OnCloud must be used to add a new license. You cannot add or attach a new 
license through the Cloud Portal license management interface.

Prerequisites

Before starting the steps in this article, add a license to the organization by following the instructions in OnCloud: How do I add a new license?  

Attaching a Cloud License

To attach a license:

1. Log in to Cloud Portal.
    
2. Navigate to OnCloud.
    

3. Click the Dashboard icon at the top right.
   
   
    

   NOTE: If you do not see this icon, you do not have permission to view the 
   dashboard.

4. In the  Devices  section, click Manage to open the Devices page.
   
   
    
5. Locate the device to license by scrolling, filtering, or searching.
   
   
    
6. Click anywhere on the device summary area to open the device page. 
    
7. Select Licenses  >  Attach New License.
   
   
    

8. Click on the drop-down and scroll to find the type of license to attach. The list can include two types of licenses:

   - Cloud Licenses, which include information about retention length.

   - Edge Recording Licenses

   Depending on the organization, you may see only one type, or a mix of both. 
   
   
    

9. Select the specific license, and click Next.
   
   
   
   A confirmation appears. 
   
   
    
10. Click Complete.
    
    The License page now shows the attached license.