> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/ribbon-menu-bar/administration/licenses.md).

# Licenses

Register and manage Remote Desktop Manager licenses stored in an advanced workspace, add a license serial, or import a lic file for offline use.

Once a [solution package](https://docs.devolutions.net/resources/getting-started-with-devolutions-packages) has been bought from the [Devolutions store](https://store.devolutions.net/package), you can register and manage its licenses in your preferred [advanced workspace](/rdm/getting-started/workspaces/workspace-types/native-workspaces.md) in Remote Desktop Manager. The ***Licenses*** menu (***Administration*** – ***Licenses***) opens in Remote Desktop Manager and is available with the following workspace types: SQL Server, SQLite, Devolutions Server, Devolutions Cloud and CyberArk.

With the license stored in an [advanced workspace](/rdm/getting-started/workspaces/workspace-types/native-workspaces.md), there is no need to register Remote Desktop Manager as the license serial is retrieved directly from it. When launching the application for the first time, add the workspace containing the serial.

{% hint style="info" %}
The [Devolutions store](https://store.devolutions.net/package) proposes two types of [30-day free trials](https://docs.devolutions.net/resources/getting-started-with-devolutions-packages/free-trials): [Remote Desktop Manager free trial](https://devolutions.net/remote-desktop-manager/trial/) and the [Starter Pack free trial](https://devolutions.net/solutions/starter-pack/trial/). The former gives you access to Remote Desktop Manager and all its functionalities, and the latter lets you experience Devolutions' entire platform.
{% endhint %}

## Adding a license in Remote Desktop Manager

1. Navigate to ***Administration – Licenses***.
2. Click ***Add license***.
3. Enter the license serial in the ***License*** field, or click ***Import from files(\*.lic)*** to import a `.lic` file.
4. Optional: Check ***Auto-assign*** to assign the license to all newly created users.
5. Optional: With Devolutions Server and Devolutions Cloud, click ***Limit auto-assign to specific groups*** to limit automatic assignment to selected user groups.
6. Click ***Save***.

If ***Auto-assign*** is unchecked and the license is not assigned to any user, a confirmation message asks whether to proceed anyway.

{% hint style="info" %}
Importing the license using the `.lic` file is most useful when offline. See [Offline registration](#offline-registration) for more information.
{% endhint %}

Your license is now saved in the advanced workspace. Follow [Assign licenses](/rdm/ribbon-menu-bar/administration/licenses/assign-licenses.md) to automatically assign them to selected users, removing the need to interact locally with their Remote Desktop Manager. Licenses have a limited number of users and can be assigned automatically with ***Auto-assign*** or to specific users in the ***Assigned to*** tab.

## Offline registration

If you need to register your license while offline (if internet is disabled or if for whatever reason you cannot reach the servers), you can only do it by [importing the `.lic` file provided to you](https://docs.devolutions.net/portal/licenses), which contains a JSON Web Token (JWT).

When the ***No Internet connection*** option is enabled, licenses must be added with the ***Import from files(\*.lic)*** button.

## See also

* [Devolutions Academy – Manage your licenses](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/activity/2787905-manage-your-licenses)
* [Licensing issues](https://docs.devolutions.net/resources/other-resources/license/licensing-issues)


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