: This version cannot be activated offline. You must log in to your NI account at least once to verify the license, though you can use the software offline once it is verified.

: For Volume License users, this feature allows an administrator to "check out" a license specifically for a disconnected machine for a set duration (e.g., 365 days), ensuring the seat is reserved and legally compliant without needing to check back with a server.

Older versions of LabVIEW (pre-2010) may require different legacy activation portals or phone-based activation. Key Advantages of Offline Activation