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Version: FCP 25.11

Get the Machine Code

This guide explains what the FCP platform machine code is used for and how to obtain it. The machine code is the key identifier used to bind an FCP license to a specific device, ensuring that the license can be used only on the authorized machine. After obtaining the machine code, send it to Fastone staff. Fastone will generate the license from the machine code and return it to you.

Purpose of the Machine Code​

  • License binding: The FCP platform license must be bound to the machine code so it can be used only on the authorized device.
  • Device identification: The machine code uniquely identifies a device, making device management and technical support easier for Fastone staff.

FCP provides two ways to obtain the machine code:

  • Via the command-line tool
  • Via the platform UI

Get the Machine Code via Command Line​

tip
  • Obtain the machine code on the Core node where FCP is installed.
  • Run the command with root privileges.

  1. Download the tool and grant execute permission.

    chmod a+x license_tool

  2. View usage.

    sudo ./license_tool -h
    NAME:
       license tool - some useful tools of license server

    USAGE:
       license tool [global options] command [command options]

    VERSION:
       24.03

    COMMANDS:
       mc, m    some useful tools of license server
       help, h  Shows a list of commands or help for one command

    GLOBAL OPTIONS:
       --help, -h     show help
       --version, -v  print the version

  3. Get the machine code.

    sudo ./license_tool m

    The tool prints the machine code of the current device. Copy and save it.

Get the Machine Code via the Platform UI​

  1. Log in to the FCP platform as the admin user.
  2. Click My Account > Account Settings in the upper-right corner.
  3. In the License Management section of the Account Settings page, the platform displays the machine code of the current device. Copy and save it.

Submit the Machine Code​

Send the machine code to Fastone staff. They will generate the license from the machine code and send it back to you.