File-based License
Important Notice for TestEngine Customers
Starting from ReadyAPI 3.62.0, VirtServer 3.29.0, and TestEngine 1.34.0, SmartBear Product Family has fully deprecated file-based licenses and transitioned to the ID-based SmartBear License Management (SLM) system. As of October 1, 2025, file-based licenses are no longer issued, activated/deactivated, or supported; all new and updated licenses are managed through SLM. For further information and timelines, refer to the File-Based License End-of-Support Policy page.
This section describes TestEngine licensing.
If you do not have a TestEngine license, you can request it on our website.
Tip
For details on ReadyAPI licensing, see the ReadyAPI Licenses section in the ReadyAPI documentation.
For details on VirtServer licensing, see the VirtServer Licenses section in the VirtServer documentation.
TestEngine supports the following license type:
A floating license allows running TestEngine on different computers or in virtual/ephemeral environments, but you can use each license on only one computer at a time. To use a floating license, you must first install and set up a license server that TestEngine can use to check out the license.