# Preparing For Automated Activation

Before using the <code class="expression">space.vars.PRODUCT\_NAME</code> command line for [automated activation](/how-to/use-the-command-line.md), if you haven't done so already, you will need to enable and set up the command line activation code in the <code class="expression">space.vars.PRODUCT\_NAME</code> Administration Console by following the steps below:

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From the [Administration Console](/administration-guide/overview-of-the-administration-console.md), click the action button then click the "Manage hot desk computers and desktop servers" option

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Click the action button then click the "How to activate Zee Drive on hot desk computers" option

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There will be a short delay whilst <code class="expression">space.vars.PRODUCT\_NAME</code> retrieves the current settings. If you haven't already set up the command line activation then you will see a screenshot like the one below which states command line activation is disabled. To enable command line activation, click the blue "Click here" link

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The busy indicator will show briefly whilst command line activation is enabled. The message will then update to show command line activation is enabled. To view the activation code, click the blue link "how to use the command line"

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The command line activation code, along with the full command line syntax, will be shown. Click the Copy To Clipboard button to take a copy of the full command line. Use the command line to automate the activation of hot desk computers

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