: A unique key that prevents manual tampering with the license parameters. 2. Where to Locate Your License File

If you use SmartGit in a professional environment, you purchase a commercial license. This applies to: Working at a for-profit company. Freelancing or contracting for paying clients.

Now go forth and commit with confidence – your SmartGit license is under control.

Yes, but it is not a file – you request a free non-commercial license via Help → Activate Non-Commercial License inside SmartGit. That method does NOT produce a file; it stores a token in the system registry (Windows) or plist (macOS).

A dialog box will appear. Select the option to . Select your file from your file explorer and click Open .

: The <version> folder (e.g., 22.1 , 23.1 ) means that when you upgrade SmartGit, you may need to copy or migrate your license file to the new version folder. This is a frequent source of "license expired" errors after an update.

Are you doing a or an automated multi-user deployment ?

Your SmartGit license file is a proof of purchase. While it generally does not contain sensitive personal data, you should treat it as a serial number.

Check your inbox for a confirmation email containing your free license file. How to Install and Activate the SmartGit License File

If you use SmartGit for work, inside a commercial company, or on private repositories for business purposes, you must purchase a license.

This email contains either a downloadable license file or a block of license text that you can copy. Non-Commercial Users

This typically happens if the license text was copied incorrectly from an email, leaving out characters, or if line breaks were modified by a text editor.

git-licenser status

A SmartGit license file (typically ending in a .lic extension or provided as a block of text) is a digital certificate that unlocks the full capabilities of the software. It verifies to the application that you have a valid, paid, or officially granted right to use the software according to syntevo's terms.

When a new user starts the app for the first time, SmartGit will automatically detect this file and pre-fill the license field in the Setup wizard, allowing for a seamless, "no-prompt" experience. Common Licensing Scenarios SmartGit Hobby License - syntevo blog

With Emma's help, John was able to locate the license file and update the smartgit.properties file. He restarted SmartGit, and to his relief, the application worked perfectly again.