Installing a license file in KeyShot 9 is different from newer versions (which rely heavily on Login licensing). Here is the definitive guide.
However, KeyShot 9 saw a maturation in how these files were managed via the "Luxion License Server" (LLS). The license file began to act more like a token. For users with active maintenance, the file could often be "reset" or regenerated via a portal without waiting for human support. This shifted the license file from being a static key to a dynamic credential, acknowledging the modern reality that hardware changes frequently. keyshot 9 license file
# KeyShot 9 License File FEATURE keyshot_base luxion 9.0 01-jan-2025 1 DUP_GROUP=UH \ HOSTID=001A2B3C4D5E _CK_a1b2c3d4e5f6 ISSUER=Luxion FEATURE keyshot_professional luxion 9.0 01-jan-2025 1 DUP_GROUP=UH \ HOSTID=001A2B3C4D5E _CK_f6e5d4c3b2a1 Installing a license file in KeyShot 9 is