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Umbraco Workflow offers flexible licensing options to suit different user needs. This article explains the free tier, how it works, and how to configure it correctly to avoid unintended licensing issues.
Overview of Umbraco Workflow Licensing
Umbraco Workflow provides a free tier that is available to all users. This tier is not time-limited, meaning you can use it indefinitely without requiring a commercial license. Additionally, there is a test license option that offers additional features but is restricted to local environments.
Details of the Free Tier
Availability: The free tier is available to all users and does not require any payment or commercial license.
Usage: It is suitable for deployment and can be used indefinitely without any time restrictions.
Configuring the Free Tier vs Test License
To ensure that Umbraco Workflow operates in the free tier rather than the test license, follow these steps:
Install Umbraco Workflow: Install the application through the Umbraco Marketplace or via NuGet, as you would normally.
Do Not Enable the Test License: Ensure that the "EnableTestLicense" setting is left unset or set to false. This prevents the test license from being activated.
Avoid Adding a Commercial License Key: Do not input a commercial license key unless you intend to upgrade to a paid tier.
Important Notes:
If the test license is enabled (e.g., EnableTestLicense = true), you will activate a local-only test license. This license includes additional features but is restricted to local environments and requires a debugger to be attached.
By not enabling the test license, you will automatically use the free tier, which is suitable for deployment.
Common Questions and Troubleshooting
Can I switch from the free tier to a commercial license later? Yes, you can upgrade to a commercial license at any time by purchasing a license key and applying it to your installation.
What happens if I accidentally enable the test license? If the test license is enabled, the application will only work in a local environment with a debugger attached. To revert to the free tier, disable the test license by setting EnableTestLicense to false or leaving it unset.