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=Introduction=
Welcome to TUFLOW. This is a page for new users outlining the steps required to install and run TUFLOW for the first time. TUFLOW simulations can be executed using a variety of licence hosting approaches. Instructions are provided below for all available methods:
* '''Licence Free Mode''': A licence free mode has been built in TUFLOW. For information outlining the limits associated with the licence free mode, see <u>[[New_User_Guide_Free_Demo_Version | TUFLOW Free DEMO Version Guide]]</u>
* '''Education Licence Options''': a variety of options are available for education institutions depending on the intended licence use: <u>[[Education_Licence_New_User_Guide|Education Licence Options]]</u>
* '''Local Licence''': In this form TUFLOW simulations can only be run on the computer hosting the Lock. For installation guidance see:
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* <u>[[New_User_Guide_Local_Hardware_Licences | Local Licence USB Hardware Lock (USB) Installation Guide]]</u><br>
* <u>[[New_User_Guide_Local_Softlock_Licences | Local Licence USB Software Lock (Digital) Installation Guide]]</u><br>
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* '''Network Licence''': In this form the licence lock can be hosted on any computer or server. Other computers 'check out' licences from the host computer via a company’s network. For installation guidance see:
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* <u>[[New_User_Guide_Network_Hardware_Licences | Network Licence Hardware Lock (USB) Installation Guide]]</u>.<br>
* <u>[[New_User_Guide_Network_Softlock_Licences | Network Licence Software Lock (Digital) Installation Guide]]</u>.<br>
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* '''Cloud Licence''': In this form the licence lock is hosted on a central WIBU cloud server. Other computers 'check out' licences from the host server over an internet connection.  For installation guidance see:
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* <u>[[New_User_Guide_Cloud_Licences | Cloud Licence Installation Guide]]</u>. <br>
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