The License Administrator (hkey) is the easiest way to manage Houdini licenses.

License Administrator can be started from within the Launcher:

The License Administrator can also be started from these locations:

Windows:

• Start menu -> All Programs -> Side Effects Software -> Houdini version -> Administrative Tools -> License Administrator
• You may also do a search for License Administrator

Linux:

• Applications -> Side Effects Software -> Houdini 21.0 -> Administrative Tools -> License Administrator

• Or, open a Terminal and type:
  $ cd /opt/hfs21.0
$ source houdini_setup
$ hkey

Mac:

• Applications -> Houdini -> Houdini 21.0 -> Administrative Tools -> License Administrator

When you launch the License Administrator, you will need to log in to your account if you wish manage your licenses.

If you are running a headless system (a machine without a graphical display), please refer to to How do I Install licenses non-graphically?

The License Administrator connects to Side Effects Software using port 443 (https).
If you require a proxy to access the web, please see this section..

If you are having difficulties logging into your licensing account from the License Administrator, try resetting your password.