How to activate a trial license for PowerChute Network Shutdown

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Issue:
Would like to activate a trial license for PowerChute Network Shutdown

Product:
PowerChute Network Shutdown v5.1 and above

Environment:
PowerChute Network Shutdown configured for

VMware ESXi with vCenter Server
Dell VxRail
Microsoft Hyper-V See FAQ000265266 for unlicensed option
How to install and configure the unlicensed version of PowerChute Network Shutdown on Hyper-V Server.
Nutanix
Cisco HyperFlex
HPE SimpliVity

A license is not required when configuring PowerChute with

Microsoft Windows OS, e.g., Server 2016, 2019, 2022, Windows 10
Linux OS, e.g., CentOS, Debian, SuSE, Redhat, Ubuntu
VMware ESXi standalone host. See FAQ000266949 Using the unlicensed version of PowerChute Network Shutdown to protect a Standalone ESXi host.

Solution:
PowerChute v5.1.0 and above allow users to activate a trial license while running the Setup Wizard. To run the setup wizard, install PowerChute. Once installed, you will be directed to launch the setup wizard.

A trial license enables all PowerChute functionalities for 30 days from the license activation date. The purpose of the trial is to test PowerChute in your virtualized or HCI environment before purchasing a license.
The trial license can only be activated once. When the trial period has expired, PowerChute becomes unlicensed. Functionalities will be restricted, and your environment will no longer be protected.

Select 30-day trail

Click activate.
select activate the 30-day trial license
NOTE: If the 30-day trial had previously been activated, you cannot reactivate the trial after the initial 30-day trial period has ended. You must purchase a license that can be deployed before, during, or after a trial license. See FAQ000266913 How to change the PowerChute Network Shutdown license from trial to full?