A license key is a unique string or file that represents a user’s right to access specific software features. It may contain encrypted data about the license type, expiration, and allowable usage.
Keys can be distributed manually or automatically via a license management system. Security measures such as public/private key cryptography are often used to validate the authenticity and prevent tampering or unauthorized reuse of the key.
iLok Licensing avoids license keys in favor of secure license deposits via APIs or activation codes. Where activation codes are a reference to a secure and unique license in PACE’s systems. Working with feature-rich licenses rather than license keys brings many benefits such as allowing licenses to be easily moved between locations.
