Activate Trial License Online Without ReadyAPI
Important Notice for ReadyAPI Customers
Starting from ReadyAPI 3.62.0, VirtServer 3.29.0, and TestEngine 1.34.0, SmartBear Product Family has fully deprecated file-based licenses and transitioned to the ID-based SmartBear License Management (SLM) system. Any customers still using file-based licenses must complete their migration to SLM by September 30, 2025.
From October 1, 2025, existing and activated file-based licenses will continue to work for some time. However, SmartBear will no longer generate new file-based licenses or support activation and deactivation of file-based licenses in ReadyAPI, VirtServer, or TestEngine. All new and updated licenses are now issued in SLM only.
All technical support for file-based licenses has now ceased, and SmartBear no longer maintains the file-based licensing system. Any access or service issues will result in service disruptions that we will not be able to restore.
If you have not completed the process of migrating, contact your Account Manager or SmartBear representative today. Our teams are ready to assist with smooth transition strategies. For additional support, log a request with our SmartBear Support, who are standing by to help.
For further information and timelines, refer to the File-Based License End-of-Life Policy page.
This topic explains how to get a trial version of ReadyAPI. If you already have a ReadyAPI tool installed and want to try the Pro features of a particular tool, see Activate Trial License Online from ReadyAPI.
Go to the ReadyAPI page on the SmartBear website.
Click Start My Free Trial.
Note
A ReadyAPI trial license includes trial licenses for ReadyAPI Test, ReadyAPI Performance, and ReadyAPI Virtualization. If you want to try a particular tool, select it from the Products drop-down menu at the top of the page.
On the next page, you will be asked for contact information. Fill out the form and click Start Trial.
On the next page, you will be asked to download the ReadyAPI installation file.
Important
Do not rename the installation file.
Install ReadyAPI using the downloaded file. See ReadyAPI Installation Guide.
If your computer has an Internet connection, your trial license will be activated automatically.
If your computer does not have an Internet connection, see Activate Trial License Offline.
In case of an error
If there is an error, you will see a message explaining the problem. See Troubleshooting for information on typical issues and possible solutions.
If you are unable to solve the problem, contact our Support Team. We will be glad to help you.