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This can be helpful if you are going to have extended time off the internet. Or if you have an expired eval that you want to run as a viewer. Here's how to add a standalone (Single-Computer) license to Rhino:

If Rhino is already installed and is getting a license from a CloudZoo, you can:

1. In Rhino, go to Tools > Options.
2. In the Options dialog, click the Licenses page.
3. Click Change your license key.
4. In the Licensing dialog, enter your license key.
5. In the lower-left, select Options and Use only on this computer, then click Continue.

Rhino will then enter the Rhino key and validate the license online if you have an internet connection.

If Rhino is not licensed:

1. Open Rhino and display the dialog “Rhino needs a license to run.”
2. In the lower-left, select Options and Use only on this computer, then click Continue.

If Rhino does not open, and allow you to pick a license method, you can reset the license keys manually. Then Rhino will open with the dialog “Rhino needs a license to run.” To reset your Rhino keys, go here.