10x Local License Server
This page explains what a Local License Server is and the setup process.
Normally, when purchasing 10x licenses you get a license key for each user. Each user will enter their own license key to register the software.
For example:
Better_Software_Ltd-001
12482-39321-28422-29548-34032
Better_Software_Ltd-002
39485-20395-59402-19029-19284
Better_Software_Ltd-003
59693-20495-30495-20103-50795
etc...
For a local license server there is only one license key that is used to register the a 10x License Server app running on your network. This server allows a number of users to register the software.
For example:
License Server key for <n> users:
Better_Software_Ltd-001
12482-39321-28422-29548-34032
To register with a local license server each user enters the name or IP of the license server. The server will allow for <n> users to be registered.
Why you might choose to run a local license server:
- You have purchased a lot of licenses and need a central place to manage them
- The machines running 10x don't have access to the internet
In general, it's usually much simpler and easier to use the PureDev server. However, if you choose to run your own server, the instructions below show how to set this up.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10/11 or Windows Server
- .NET 4.7.2 runtime (usually already installed in Windows)
- Visual Studio 2019 runtime (installed by the install bat file)
Local License Server Setup
1. Download the license server: 10x License Server.zip
2. Extract the zip onto your server.
3. Open an administrator command prompt and run InstallService.bat from its directory
Note: Do not run by right clicking in explorer, it needs the current directory to be set.
This will:
- Install Visual Studio 2019 runtime if necessary
- install the 10xLicenseServer service
- Start the 10xLicenseServer service
You should then see the service running in the Windows Services
4. Start 10xLicenseServer.exe
5. Register the server
Enter your registration key name and value and submit
You should then see the number of licenses you have purchased here:
6. If necessary, add a rule in your firewall to allow networking to/from 10xLicenseServerService.exe
The setup of the 10x License Server is now complete
The 10xLicenseServer.exe app can be closed and the service will continue to run in the background.
Registering 10x with the license server
In 10x Editor open the registration panel (Help menu -> License Registration...) and enter the local server IP or name into the registration box. If you have changed the port, specify the port after the colon, eg "mylocalserver:1234". If you don't specify a port it will use the default port.
The license server will show the licenses that have been registered
To Unregister:
- Unregister from within 10x Editor by going to Help -> License Registration... and selecting Unregister
- Unregister using the server. Click on the client so that it turns red and click on "Unregister Selected"