Using MapTiler Server in offline virtual environment

MapTiler Server in an offline environment

In case you are not able to perform the preferred way of license activation - the online process - you have to undergo the offline activation. However, it presents a few challenges. Let's take a closer look at them now.

The first of them is the fact that offline activation DOES NOT WORK in docker installations. To make it work, you should insert your license key, generate an activation request, download the request file, and send it to MapTiler Support for verification. Once you receive the activation response file, please upload it to your MapTiler Server instance and activate it.

A renewal request can be generated by pressing the "RENEW" button. It shall be processed the same way as the previously described activation request file. Once the offline activation request is correctly generated, the page "/admin/settings/license" will display an offline activation UI (you can skip back to online via link). 

MapTiler Server Demo license

MapTiler Server currently does not support any demo licensing. Please contact us to get your time-limited license for testing purposes.

Challenges of MapTiler Server in VM or Docker

• VM can not stay activated on restart (start creates a new container/machine).
• If the VM does not shut down correctly activation is lost. Please contact Support.
• Offline activations do not work in any docker installations.

Useful links

Running MapTiler Server as a Docker image