In plain English
This means the license is confirmed while the device is not connected to the internet. It also means the software is prepared for use under that license on that device.
In context
Here, it indicates the alternative way to confirm the software license and prepare the software for licensed use on the device without an internet connection.
- Situation
- Installing, updating, licensing, and checking compatibility for applications
- What it communicates
- labels an alternative activation method in the licensing screen
Meaning limits
The term alone does not say how the confirmation is carried out or what details are needed, because those can vary.
Examples
“Offline activation confirmed the software license and readied the program for licensed use on the laptop while it stayed disconnected from the internet.”
“When the workstation had no internet access, the technician used offline activation during software setup.”