# Installation and Licensing Guide: RealCAD 5.5

## Installation and Licensing Guide: RealCAD 5.5

### Step 1: Access the Installation Files

1. Open **File Explorer**.
2. In the address bar, enter: \\\\018827FS001\\Programs
3. If prompted to log in:
    
    
    - **Username:** `curric\<your WRC username>` (e.g., `curric\abc1234`)
    - **Password:** Your WRC password
4. Navigate to the folder **RealCAD-v5.5** and open it.
5. Double-click **RealCAD-v5.5-Installer.exe** to start the installation.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

### Step 2: License RealCAD 5.5

1. Launch **RealCAD 5.5** for the first time.
2. Click **Set License Key**.
3. Under **Have you purchased?**, select **Yes**.
4. Choose **Connect to a licensed network server**.
5. Enter or copy the following into the address bar: \\\\018827APP002\\RealCAD-Network-Licensing
6. Double-click **keyserver.ini**.
    
    > **Important:** Do **not** click **OK** immediately. IT must restart the RealCAD 5.5 License Server to apply the license to your device. Once the license has been applied, RealCAD 5.5 is ready for use.

### Step 3: Troubleshooting

If you receive an error message during licensing:

1. Create a support ticket: [https://support.wrc.vic.edu.au/](https://support.wrc.vic.edu.au/)  
    Sign in with your **WRC account** (not your email address).

Alternatively, email **<a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" data-end="1548" data-start="1531" rel="noopener">it@wrc.vic.edu.au<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" fill="currentColor" height="20" viewbox="0 0 20 20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>**requesting the **RealCAD 5.5 License Server** to be restarted.

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