SOLIDWORKS Tech Tip: Where do I download the SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager?

If you are using a network license manager and planning to upgrade your SOLIDWORKS, the first step is to upgrade your SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager on your server. You can upgrade the SNL Manager while client machines are running SOLIDWORKS products. However, in some cases you may need to reboot the SNL Manager. So, it is wise to perform the upgrading process when no one is using SOLIDWORKS. And to answer a popular question, I should say “Yes. The new SNL Manager supports previous versions of SOLIDWORKS”. Therefore, if there are still some users at your company using SOLIDWORKS 2022 for example, it is fine.

If you have your SOLIDWORKS installation files, you can use the same installation media that was used to install SOLIDWORKS to update your SNL. Where is the Update for the SolidNetwork License Manager???But if you don’t have access to your SOLIDWORKS installation files for any reason, you don’t need to download them. You can only download the SNL Manager installation files and use them to update your SNL Manager using the steps below:

1. Go to https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/downloads.htm and log in with a 3DEXPERIENCE ID associated to an account with active subscription service.  Review our article on Transitioning to DSx Client Care & Order System for details on associating accounts.

2. Select the latest version, select SOLIDWORKS as the product and then press continue.

4. Read and accept the SOLIDWORKS Customer License and Online Services Agreement.

5. Click on the link at the bottom of the page: If you are unable to download using the Installation Manager, you can download and install components individually using the manual download method.6. Select the Language and SolidWorks Product and click Continue.7. On the next page, scroll down to step 5 – Optional Updates and click on SolidNetWork License Manager to download it8. And last but not least, after upgrading your SNL Manager, don’t forget to reactivate it: The Last Step to Update SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Server.