| Task | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Restart | Navigate to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services. On the list, right-click on DNASTARLicenseServer and choose Restart. After restarting, check WlmAdmin to confirm the server is running with the correct number of modules and licenses. | Double-click on /Library/DNASTARLicenseServer/start_ls.command. Also see instructions below this table. |
| Stop | Navigate to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services. On the list, right-click on DNASTARLicenseServer and choose Stop. | Double-click on /Library/DNASTARLicenseServer/stop_ls.command. |
| Uninstall | Use the uninstall utility located in Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a Program. | Double-click on /Library/DNASTARLicenseServer/uninstall_ls.command. |
Troubleshooting license server stopping automatically on Mac:
If you are using a Mac and the license server stops repeatedly for no apparent reason, follow these steps:
- Go to Services and open the properties for DNASTAR License Server.
- Click the Recovery tab.
- Use the drop-down menus for all three types of failures to select Restart the service. Then press OK.
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