License File | Smartsvn

SmartSVN does accept a serial number via its GUI, but the license file offers several advantages:

Deep, visual diffing directly inside the UI.

A SmartSVN license file is a custom-made file that serves as legal proof of purchase and technical authorization for the software. Unlike a simple serial number, this file acts as an electronic signature, containing all the details of the license grant, including the licensee's name, address, and the specific permissions purchased.

To activate SmartSVN with a license file, users need to follow these steps:

If you manage dozens or hundreds of developer machines, manually placing the license file is inefficient. SmartSVN supports silent installation of the license file via command line.

If you are already running the Foundation edition or updating an expired license: Open SmartSVN.

"licensee" : "Acme Corporation", "type" : "Enterprise", "issueDate" : "2024-01-15", "expirationDate" : "2025-01-15", "maintenanceExpiration" : "2025-01-15", "signature" : "MIIEwYJKoZIhvcNAQECo...[long encrypted string]..."

: Licenses typically include a specific period of support and updates (e.g., 90 days to 3 years) depending on the purchase option. SVN client SmartSVN: Purchase Licenses

To get an official license file, you must purchase a subscription or a perpetual license from the official SmartSVN website (administered by WANdisco or its authorized distributors).