File-Based Licenses
Important Notice for VirtServer Customers
ReadyAPI has fully transitioned to the ID-based SmartBear License Management (SLM) system. We are now entering the final phase of the deprecation of file-based licenses. Customers still using file-based licensing must plan their 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 further assistance, submit a request to our SmartBear Support.
For more information and timelines, refer to the File-Based License End-of-Life Policy.
This section describes VirtServer file-based licensing.
VirtServer licenses can be of two types: fixed or floating.
A fixed license allows only one user to run the VirtServer on a computer where it was activated. If you want to move the license to another machine, you must first deactivate the license.
A floating license allows running VirtServer on different computers, but each license can be used only on one computer at a time. To use a floating license, you must first install and set up a license server from which VirtServer will be able to check out the license.
