MaxBack License Installation

MaxBack requires a valid license for each database instance. This page covers all licensing options.

License types

• Activation license — The license file provided with your purchase or trial. Used to generate an instance license.
• Instance license — A license bound to a specific MaxBack installation. Generated automatically (online) or manually (offline).

Online activation

If your database host has internet access, license activation is automatic:

1. Copy the activation license file to the MaxDB host
2. Run from an elevated command prompt:

maxback.vssclient license install -f <path to the license file>

The instance license will be generated automatically via the dbosoft license server.

Offline activation

If the host cannot connect to the internet:

1. Install MaxBack and run from an elevated command prompt:

maxback.vssclient license getkey

2. Copy the instance key from the command output
3. Log in to my.dbosoft.eu (create an account if needed)
4. Click the Request offline license tile
5. Upload your activation license file and fill in the form:
   • Edition: Standard (or Trial for evaluations)
   • Version: 4.x
   • Instance Key: paste the key from step 2
   • Instance Name: a name to identify this host
6. Download the generated instance license file
7. Copy the file to the MaxDB host and install:

maxback.vssclient license install -f <path to the license file>

Trial licenses

You can request a trial license in two ways:

• During online activation: Add the --temp option when installing the activation license:

maxback.vssclient license install -f <path to the license file> --temp

• Via the download page: Visit maxback.io/downloads, enter your name and email, confirm the verification link, and request a temporary license. Up to 10 temporary licenses are available per account.

License management

At my.dbosoft.eu you can:

• Download activation license files
• Request trial licenses
• Order and manage standard licenses and subscriptions