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Method A: Drag & Drop (Easiest)

Open SmartSVN.
If unlicensed, a red banner appears. Click "Install License" .
Drag the .lic file from your Finder/Explorer into the SmartSVN window.

Risk: tampering with license file. Mitigation: strong signature verification and integrity checks.

Risk: vendor private key compromise. Mitigation: vendor rotates keys, issues re-signed licenses, and provides revocation lists.

Risk: storing license files in source repositories or CI logs. Mitigation: treat license files as secrets—exclude from VCS, mask in logs.

: Standard licenses are perpetual, meaning they remain valid for an unlimited time for the specific version purchased, including all bug-fix releases. Best Practices for License Management Mastering Your SmartSVN License: Finding the Best Setup

Summary Checklist

[ ] Did you save the .license file (not a .txt or .dat)?
[ ] Did you install it via Help > License (not double-click)?
[ ] Does the SmartSVN version number match the license version number?
[ ] Is the file stored in a permanent, non-temporary folder?

Windows (PowerShell)

$licenseDest = "$env:APPDATA\SmartSVN\20" New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path $licenseDest Copy-Item "C:\path\to\smartsvn.license" -Destination $licenseDest Open SmartSVN

5-Machine Rule: Each assigned user can use their license on up to 5 different machines or operating systems per month.

Licensed to: (name/company)
License type: Commercial / Academic
Maintenance expiry date
Number of seats (floating)