iLok License Server

Securely serve shareable licenses in air-gapped and internet-restricted networks
iLok License Server allows for licenses to be shared across a local area network (LAN), supporting classroom, lab, studio, and offline environments.
If you sell software that is installed on your customers’ desktop computers, iLok’s “shareable” (or “network”) licenses empower you to safely monetize your products when they are used either by groups of individuals or within an air-gapped network. They are perfect for education environments or to securely license software across air-gapped locations without internet access.
Network licenses are just one option available through the iLok Licensing platform. For a full explanation of supported licensing models and workflows, visit the iLok software licensing page for a deeper overview.

How does it work?

Shareable Licenses

As the software publisher, you create “shareable” licenses and deposit them to the iLok account of the local admin who will manage the iLok License Server (ILS) instance. The end user does not need their own iLok account.
iLok License Server configuration screenshot

Secure air-gapped licensing

The local admin activates the licenses to an iLok USB that is plugged into the ILS machine. Basing ILS on iLok USB means it works securely and reliably on air-gapped networks, even when there is no connection to the internet.

Easy setup

The ILS instance is created simply by enabling the feature in the iLok License Manager desktop application. This means that no special IT skills or specialist server hardware are required to set up an ILS instance.

See ilok.com for advice on setting up your ILS Instance

Automatic check-out and check-in of seats

When the network-enabled iLok-protected software loads, it connects to the ILS instance and fetches the license for the “seat”. When no more seats are available under the license, no more instances of the software will be able to run. Licenses are automatically returned to the pool when the software is deemed inactive.

Secure access control

The local admin can choose to require a password before an end user can connect to the server. This means you can allow your server to be seen on your network, but still require that a user enter a password before they can use any licenses that you are sharing.

Secure licensing for air-gapped sites

Software applications and plug-ins are often used in air-gapped sites, disconnected from the outside internet. Publishers providing software for use in these environments still need to license it securely.
When the software is used by an individual user, PACE’s iLok USB is perfect for secure license storage.
When a group of users are sharing software licenses, then iLok License Server (ILS) acts to deliver these network licenses to the users that need them, when they need them.
With ILS, an iLok USB is used to store all the licenses. For the software publisher, this means they are stored securely and can not be copied. For the users, it means that no internet connection is required to use their software. ILS acts to proxy these licenses from the iLok USB across the local network to the software that needs them.

Classrooms and education

Many software applications protected by PACE are used in education settings. It is not practical for each student to have a license for the software. Therefore, software publishers have the option to enable shareable licenses for use within the classroom or lab.
iLok License Server (ILS) is easy and quick to set up—often done by the class teacher themself. Once set up, ILS provides the necessary licenses to the software being used by the students. This allows PACE’s customers to easily provide their software into education environments without compromising the security of their licensing.
The usage is simplified further as the students do not need their own iLok account.

Contact us to learn more about iLok License Server

Features

Strong Security

Leave software protection and license management to us - that's what we do. Your focus can be on developing great products.

Custom Settings

We put the control in your hands. Design your security and licensing model to work for your business.

Multiple License Types

Offer the type of licenses that meet your business needs: perpetual, subscription, network-based, trial, or timed.

Flexible Activations

You define when a license is required, and how it can be activated.

Subscription Support

Expand your user base with a lower entry cost. Subscriptions are easy to distribute and manage.

Demo at Launch Time

Hook your customer at first launch - choose to allow a trial period and specify what the user's options will be once the demonstration period is over.

Fast, Secure Database

Speed and security are serious business - we take care of that for you, processing millions of license activations a week.

Encrypted Communications

Our system uses encrypted channels to protect your software locally; you will never need to send us unprotected source files.

Reporting

Request and download custom reports - even track usage in real-time.

Customer Support

Our customers receive full documentation, quality support, and access to our engineering team.

Proven Track Record

Our protection stands strong for years, not hours or days.
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