Ansys License Manager 2023r1 [exclusive] < Proven — 2026 >
Open the via your web browser ( http://localhost:1084 ).
By default, the manager requires ports 1055 (Ansys Licensing Server) and 1056 (Ansys Vendor Daemon) to be open through all local and corporate firewalls. 2. Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Once the installation concludes, the will open in your default browser, or you can open it via the Start Menu. Configuring the License Manager 2023 R1
December 2022 (Part of the 2023 R1 product suite) ansys license manager 2023r1
For those looking to get started, official documentation and installation packages are available through the Ansys Customer Portal and the Ansys Optics Support site. Ansys 2023r1 installation guide - Ansys Customer Center
Utilize the View License Usage tab in the Management Center to track peak usage periods and avoid license denials.
| Error Message | Description/Cause | Potential Solutions | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | The license server manager (lmgrd) has not been started yet | The license server service is not running. | Restart the license server via the LMC or the Windows Services console. Check for port conflicts (e.g., port 1055) that may be preventing the service from starting. | | Request name [feature] does not exist in the licensing pool | The client cannot communicate with the license server, often due to network issues. | Specify the license server by hostname, not IP address. Add firewall exceptions for the Ansys License Manager (ports 1055 and 2325). If using Shared Web Licensing, note that it is not natively supported in 2023R1, though a workaround may exist. | | Licensed number of users already reached | All available licenses for a particular feature are currently in use. | Wait for a license to become available, or contact your license administrator to check current usage. Monitor usage patterns to better allocate resources. | | ansyslmd: Can't connect to license server system (-15,10032) | A generic connectivity issue, often after a system update or network change. | Verify the license server is running and accessible. Ensure the server is specified by hostname. Check for firewall or antivirus interference. Test the connection using the "Test" button in the licensing settings. | | Cannot connect to license server system. The license server manager (lmgrd) has not been started yet | The license manager service is not running. | Start the "ANSYS, Inc. License Manager" service from the Windows Services management console (services.msc). Ensure the service is set to start automatically. | Open the via your web browser ( http://localhost:1084 )
Download the Ansys License Manager 2023R1 installation package from the Ansys Customer Portal.
This often happens if a network adapter is disabled or changed. Re-verify your Host ID via the License Management Center and request a license rehost if the physical MAC address has changed. Best Practices for License Administrators
Organizations often containerize the license manager. A basic Dockerfile would use RHEL8/9 and copy in the lmgrd and ansyslmd binaries. | Error Message | Description/Cause | Potential Solutions
If you meant “solid content” as in (e.g., SpaceClaim, DesignModeler) — those are features inside the license file, not separate files. Use:
After installing the software binaries, you must configure the system with your official license keys.
The license server must maintain a permanent IP address to prevent client communication disconnects.
