Per-user licensing

Hey Marcin,

how can I ensure that a customer who needs 3 copies doesn't just propagate the one license across 3 computers?

I'm not sure I understand the question. An "activation" is tied to the computer (they can't copy the activation data to another computer -- well, they can, but it's worthless on another computer).

So if you create a product key with 3 allowed activations this means the user can use the product key on 3 computers. If you want them to be tied to a single computer then set the allowed activations to 1. If you want the give the user the ability to move between computers but only allowed to use your app on 1 computer at a time, then add a "Deactivate" menu to your app. This way the customer can deactivate from one computer and activate on another computer all while only using the 1 "allowed activation".

Does that make sense?

Hi Sam

I worded it poorly. I meant the following scenario:- I want to allow for multiple installations per user (eg work, home, other - 3 activations allowed).- A (business) customer requires licenses for 3 usersDoes the LimeLM tie the product activation code down to some user identifier as well (eg email address)?

I think the answer is no, but I wanted to check.

The alternate scenario was that I allow for only 1 activation, but on a case by case basis allow for additional activations per license. Is this possible?

Thanks,Marcin

Does the LimeLM tie the product activation code down to some user identifier as well (eg email address)?

No, it's just tied to machines.

The alternate scenario was that I allow for only 1 activation, but on a case by case basis allow for additional activations per license. Is this possible?

Yes, you can increase or decrease the number of allowed activations for a product key at any time. So if a customer purchases a key with 1 allowed activations, then you want to increase it to 3 activation you can certainly do that.