Take the offline.tlq file to a machine with . Visit the Tableau Server Activation page.

– not a hack or workaround. It’s robust but intentionally bureaucratic to prevent license abuse. For 95% of users, online activation is superior. For the remaining 5% in high-security settings, offline activation is a lifesaver.

If you need to use Tableau on a computer without an internet connection, follow these steps. Note that you will need access to another computer with an internet connection for the initial activation process.

In the activation window, enter your and click Activate .