Chromeleon License Activation May 2026

Activating a license for Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) is essential for accessing full software features beyond the initial 60-day grace period. Recent versions, such as Chromeleon 7.3 and later, support dongle-free online activation, making the process faster and more streamlined. Core Licensing Terms

License Request Code (LRC): A code generated by Chromeleon during the activation process to identify your specific workstation. chromeleon license activation

• 7.x Licensing: Perpetual licenses. You buy it once, activate it, and it runs forever (at your current version).
• 8.x Subscription Licensing: Moving to a SaaS model (CDS as a Service). Activation requires an active Thermo Fisher Connect account. You authenticate via Azure Active Directory every 30 days.
• Migration Path: If you upgrade from 7.x to 8.x, your permanent license converts to a "Maintenance Entitled" license. You must re-activate using a new subscription key.

4. Deactivation (For moving or reusing a license)

Client side:

. For older versions like Chromeleon 7.2, activation typically requires a physical USB License Key (dongle) paired with a matching license file. Activation Process (Version 7.3 and later) To activate your software, follow these steps within the Chromeleon Administration Console Chromeleon 7.3.2 MUc Installation Guide such as Chromeleon 7.3 and later

Best Practices

Activating your Chromeleon license is a straightforward process. Follow these steps: support dongle-free online activation