# Activating CLOUDK

Users can activate Software Licenses by adding Minting Utility Token to the Software Licenses. Minting Utility Token can be added from 2 places 

1. Adding Minting Utility Token from Individual Software License
2. Adding Minting Utility Token from Dashboard

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### Adding Minting Utility Token from Individual Software License

#### Initiating the Pop-up:

* Click on the "Add Minting Utility Token" button to open the pop-up window.

#### Adding LYK:

#### **Selecting LYK - D Amount:**

* Choose the amount of mLYK available in your wallet that you wish to link as collateral to the license.

**First-Time link LYK Attachment:**

* If it's your first time attaching LYK, the pop-up will prompt you to select the lockup period for mLYK minting token.
* Options available: \[12 months], \[24 months] & \[Max]

**Previous** LYK **Lockup:**

* If LYK has been added previously, the new LYK will automatically use the previous lockup period selected by you.

**Finalizing the Process:**

**Confirming Minting Utility Token Addition:**

* Click on the "Confirm" or "Add Minting Utility Token" button to finalize the LYK addition.

**Confirmation Message:**

* Receive a confirmation message indicating successful LYK addition.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Tips**

* **Consider Lockup Periods:**
  * Choose a lockup period based on your goals and risk tolerance.
* **Reviewing Details:**
  * Double-check the LYK amount and lockup period before confirming.
    {% endhint %}

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### Adding Minting Utility Token from Dashboard

#### Initiating the Pop-up:

* Click on the "Add Minting Utility Token" button to open the pop-up window from the total staked widget in the dashboard.

#### Adding LYK:

#### **Select Software License**

* Select the software license and view the available limit of Minting Utility Tokens to add.

#### **Selecting LYK - D Amount:**

* Choose the amount of mLYK  available in your wallet that you wish to attach as collateral to the license.

**First-Time LYK Attachment:**

* If it's your first time attaching LYK, the pop-up will prompt you to select the lockup period for mLYK.
* Options available: \[12 months], \[24 months] & \[Max]

**Previous LYK Lockup:**

* If LYK has been added previously, the new LYK will automatically use the previous lockup period selected by you.

**Finalizing the Process:**

**Confirming Minting Utility Token Addition:**

* Click on the "Confirm" or "Add Minting Utility Token" button to finalize the LYK addition.

**Confirmation Message:**

* Receive a confirmation message indicating successful LYK addition.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Tips**

* **Consider Lockup Periods:**
  * Choose a lockup period based on your goals and risk tolerance.
* **Reviewing Details:**
  * Double-check the LYK amount and lockup period before confirming.
    {% endhint %}

Congratulations! You've successfully added LYK to your  Software license & activated it. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to refer to this guide or contact our support team.