:topic: Network Connection Requirements

.. index::
   triple: DREAM3D-NX; License Information; Network Connection Requirements

.. _NetworkConnectionRequirements:

Network Connection Requirements
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Once you have obtained and activated your license, there are a few things to note about how DREAM3D-NX checks and validates 
the software/licenses.

- DREAM3D-NX will periodically validate your license by contacting various points on the SOLO server (https://secure.softwarekey.com/solo/webservices) where our licensing information is hosted.

- DREAM3D-NX will periodically check for available software version updates. The frequency with which this check 
  is performed can be customized by the user. For more information about how to do this, please see the :ref:`Check for Updates <HelpMenuCheckForUpdates>` item in the Menu Bar section (3.12).


For offline licensing options, please contact us at sales@bluequartz.net.
