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If you see the following error message in Document Engine container logs, you’ll need to set a valid ACTIVATION_KEY:

No `ACTIVATION_KEY` or `LICENSE_KEY` set. You need to set one of them in your `docker-compose.yml`. https://www.nutrient.io/guides/document-engine/deployment/product-activation/

See our product activation guide for more information on how to do this.