Licensing Process

Licensing Process

Licensing (=applying the license key) must be done at least once per computer system or device (and depending on the license also per user). The license key unlocks the downloaded demo version - no additional download is needed. Applying the license key can be done manually with the help of the license dialog, programmatically by SDK API calls and by copying a license file (INI or XML) to a specific location. On Windows, by default the license is stored the registry on a per user basis (except with file, HKLM or memory based licensing).

Online Activation Key

The online activation unlocks the product by downloading an individually issued license key from the TEC-IT server. Note that the activation key grants you access to online activation but is not identical to the final license key. This one will be stored in the software product or system after successful online activation. Site or Bulk licenses allow multiple online activation requests.

License Key

The license key is issued for your product (main version), licensee name and license type (kind, number). Depending on the product there are different possibilities for applying the license key (license dialog, API call, INI-file, HKLM Registry Key).

Site Licenses on Terminal Servers

For this purpose there are Registry- and INI-file based methods available - please contact our support (support@tec-it.com) for details.

Developer or Web Licenses

Developer licenses are applied programmatically before the product is used. Depending on the product and license type, web and server licenses can also use an INI file.

Single or Workstation Licenses

The license key of single licenses is bound to the system hardware (via the so called "System ID"). If the system ID changes due to a hardware change, a new license key is required. For online activation, you can renew the license key through the Self-Service Portal. For products without an online key please contact us.

Bulk Licenses (Android, iOS)

For more information about bulk licenses for Android or iOS apps, please refer to the section below.