Initial Setup – BYOL
- Last Updated: April 17, 2026
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When using the BYOL method, the normal LoadMaster licensing and activation process is used. Access the LoadMaster using the WUI by entering the Public Address, preceded with https:// and followed by :8443. Then, proceed through the steps and license the LoadMaster.
To use the BYOL option, follow the steps below:
- Deploy the BYOL – Trial and perpetual license version of the VLM (follow the steps in the Start a New Instance section).
- When the LoadMaster deploys successfully, connect to the LoadMaster WUI, for example, https://52.45.31.111:8443.
- Acknowledge the self-signed certificate to proceed.
- Accept the EULA.
- Enter your Progress ID and password to obtain a trial license. If you have an Order ID#, enter it now to apply the purchased license. If you do not have an Order ID#, you can proceed with these steps and then enter an Order ID# later after contacting a Progress Kemp representative to purchase a license (see steps below).
- Select your license and click Continue.
- A screen appears asking if you are OK with the LoadMaster regularly contacting Progress Kemp to check for updates and other information. Click the relevant button to proceed.
- Enter a new password for the default bal account and click Set password.
If you did not enter the Order ID# during the initial configuration, follow the steps below to license the LoadMaster:
- Contact a Progress Kemp representative to get a license.
- Log in to the LoadMaster WUI and navigate to System Configuration > System Administration > License Management.
- Enter your Progress ID and Password to update the license.
We recommend rebooting after updating the license.