Deactivating Fixed Licenses on Headless Machines

Important Notice for ReadyAPI Customers

ReadyAPI has fully transitioned to the ID-based SmartBear License Management (SLM) system. We are now moving into the final phase of deprecation of file-based licenses. Customers still using file-based licensing need to plan for migration to SLM before September 30, 2025.

If you are still in the process of migrating or have yet to start, contact your Account Manager or SmartBear representative today. Our teams are ready to assist with smooth transition strategies. For additional support, please log a request with our Customer Care Team, who are standing by to help.

For further information and timelines, please refer to this page.

You can deactivate licenses on headless machines by using a command-line license manager.

1. Download the License Manager packaged application from the SmartBear website.

   Note:

   The License Manager requires Java 12. You can use Java shipped with ReadyAPI or download the required version from https://jdk.java.net/archive/.

2. Run the License Manager .bat (or .sh on Linux and macOS) file with the -x option.

   • If you use Java shipped with ReadyAPI, perform the following commands:

     cd <ReadyAPI directory>\jre\bin
     <path to license manager>\license-manager.bat -x

   • If you use Java 12 installed in your operating system, perform the following command:

     license-manager.bat -x

3. The License Manager will ask you to select the product license you want to deactivate. Specify the product by entering the relevant number.

4. Confirm that you want to deactivate the selected license.

5. The License Manager will ask you to choose the deactivation mode (Online or Offline).

   • If your computer can access https://deactivation.smartbear.com, enter 1 to select online deactivation.

   • If your computer does not have an Internet connection, enter 2 to select offline deactivation.

Online deactivation procedure

Offline deactivation procedure

See Also

Headless Machines