National Instruments (NI) uses strict, hardware-bound machine profiles to secure local software deployments. Engineers, automated test facilities, and secure lab spaces must often bypass cloud validation due to strict data privacy policies or lack of network infrastructure.

: Open NI License Manager , click on the Computer Information tab (or press F7 in older versions), and find the 16-character ID.

NI provides a legitimate, built-in mechanism to activate LabVIEW on computers without an internet connection. You do not need to download third-party tools or risk infecting your system with malware.

To obtain the offline activation code for NI LabVIEW, follow these steps:

If your valid offline activation code fails, check the following common issues:

For example, LabVIEW Professional Development System 2024 (64-bit) . Step 2: Retrieve Your Computer ID

Activating LabVIEW on an offline machine requires transferring data between the offline computer and an online device (like a smartphone or a secondary laptop). Follow these exact steps to complete the process: Step 1: Locate Your Product Information

Select your LabVIEW version, edition, and enter your . Input the Computer ID you collected in Step 1. Step 3: Apply the 20-Character Activation Code

Every computer running NI software has a unique identifier called a Computer ID. This ID is tied to your specific hardware configuration. Open the on the offline computer.