| License Type | Watermark Removed | Production Deployment | SaaS/Cloud Allowed | Source Code Option | |--------------|-------------------|------------------------|--------------------|--------------------| | Free Trial (30 days) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | | Single Developer | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (1 dev) | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | | Team (up to 10 devs) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | | Agency (unlimited devs) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | | Enterprise | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Optional |
Note: All paid licenses are perpetual for the major version you purchased (e.g., 2024.x). Support and updates require an annual maintenance renewal.
An IronPDF license key is a unique alphanumeric string that unlocks the full library for production use. Without a license:
A valid key removes all restrictions and legal limitations. ironpdf license key
You can get a license key in three ways:
The ironpdf license key is more than just a string of text; it is the gateway to professional, watermark-free PDF automation. Whether you are using the free 30-day trial to validate a proof-of-concept or deploying a $1,000+ enterprise license across a server farm, proper key management is essential.
Action Steps:
By following the guidelines in this article, you will never see that dreaded red watermark again.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes. IronPDF is a trademark of Iron Software. Always refer to the official Iron Software licensing documentation for the most current terms and key formats.
Place this code in the Main method (for Console apps), Global.asax (for legacy ASP.NET), or Program.cs (for .NET Core/6+). | License Type | Watermark Removed | Production
using IronPdf;// Go to the "Licensing" tab in your IronPDF dashboard to get your key. // Replace "YOUR-KEY-HERE" with the actual string. License.LicenseKey = "YOUR-KEY-HERE";
// Optional: You can also set it via the static class IronPdf.License.IsValidLicense("YOUR-KEY-HERE");