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-====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 [[http://files.na.mcneel.com/rhino/5.0/docs/rh50_eula.pdf|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 Rhino 7.0.
-  * A Rhino Account (Create one at [accounts.rhino3d.com] (https://accounts.rhino3d.com)).
-  * A Rhino 6 or 7 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 & 7]]
-  * [[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 & 7 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 7 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]].

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