====What is the Cloud Zoo?====

A cloud-based license management system that:
   - Allows you to use Rhino by logging into the Cloud Zoo using your Rhino Account.
   - Keeps track of the licenses you own. www.rhino3d.com/licenses
   - Allows you to track and manage members of a team. www.rhino3d.com/licenses
   - Allows you to use Rhino on multiple machines as long as you abide by the [[https://www.rhino3d.com/eula|license agreement]].

The Cloud Zoo is a new option to license Rhino. It can replace the existing license key system or Zoo, or you can continue to use the previous licensing method. 

===Preliminary Requirements===

  * Rhino 6.0 or newer
  * A Rhino Account (Create one at [accounts.rhino3d.com] (https://accounts.rhino3d.com)).
  * A Rhino 6 or newer license validated with any email address associated with your Rhino Account.
  * An Internet connection when choosing to Login (you can disconnect afterward).

===Benefits===
  - No need to deal with license keys when using Rhino.
  - Use Rhino on multiple machines with ease.
  - Rhino keeps working when you're not connected to the Internet (an infrequent connection is required).

====How to Use the Cloud Zoo:====

  - In the  **Licensing** dialog box, enter your email address, then select **Login**.
  - Log in to your Rhino Account when prompted, and grant access for Rhino to access the requested information from your account.

You will know you are logged in by clicking the **Help** menu then clicking **About Rhinoceros** - you'll see your avatar and username on the splash screen.


====FAQ====
  * [[https://www.rhino3d.com/6/new/licensing-and-administration|Overview Licensing in Rhino 6 and newer]]
  * [[https://wiki.mcneel.com/zoo/home/cloud-zoo|Cloud Zoo - Basics]]
  * [[https://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino_accounts/add_licenses|Add a License to the Cloud Zoo]]
  * [[https://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino/6/changelicensemethod|Changing Rhino 6 and newer licensing method]]
  * [[https://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino_accounts/remove_license|Remove a License from the Cloud Zoo]]
  * [[https://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino_accounts/remove_license|Switch to or Add a Standalone License]]
  * [[https://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino/6/cloud_zoo/setup| Cloud Zoo Teams Setup]]

**To switch to CloudZoo from a standalone license:**

  - From the **Tools** menu click **Options**.
  - In the Options dialog box, click the **Licenses** page.
  - Click the **Change your license key** button.
  - In the  **Licensing** dialog box, select **Login**.
  - Log in to your Rhino Account when prompted, and grant access for Rhino to access the requested information from your account.

**What if I want to have a different Cloud Zoo user use Rhino on my computer?**

  - In Rhino, at the Command prompt, type **Logout** to log out of your Rhino account.
  - Follow the steps in **How to use Rhino Accounts Licensing**, above.

**What if I want to switch from the CloudZoo to a standalone license?** 

  - Remove your license from the Cloud Zoo.
  - In Rhino, from the **Tools** menu, click **Options**.
  - In the Options dialog box, click the **Licenses** page.
  - Click the **Change your license key** button.
  - In the  **Licensing** dialog box, **Enter your license key**.
  - In the lower left, pick **Use only on this computer**, then click **Continue**.
See more details [[https://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino_accounts/remove_license|here.]]

**What if I want to run Rhino 6 or newer as an expired eval that does not save or export?** 
You need to configure Rhino as a standalone license for this to work.
  - Remove your license from the Cloud Zoo.
  - In Rhino, from the **Tools** menu, click **Options**.
  - In the Options dialog box, click the **Licenses** page.
  - Click the **Change your license key** button.
  - In the  **Licensing** dialog box, **Enter your eval license key**.
  - In the lower left, pick **Use only on this computer**, then click **Continue**.
See more details [[https://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino_accounts/remove_license|here.]]

Questions, feedback? Please ask [[tech@mcneel.com|McNeel Tech Support]].