VEST Network License Manager gives Invalid Activation ID message when trying to activate the license?
The following error appears when trying to activate the license on the VEST Network License Manager.
Solution:
Add the following URL : https://flex1360.compliance.flexnetoperations.com/api/1.0/health in Whitelist or in exclusion list in Network Firewall.
Once you add it, check in browser, if connection status is "success".
Vest Network License Manager uses port number 7075. Add port number 7075 in Inbound rule and Outbound rule in Windows Firewall and Advanced security settings.
After this restart Vest Network License Manager, enter the Activation ID and click Activate.
Additionally, add the following links to the whitelist:
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