If you have already registered a commercial trial license but want to switch to a non-commercial license without deleting and reconfiguring all your settings, follow the steps above to delete the license file and preferences.yml file. This action resets the licensing state while preserving many other configurations like repository information. When you restart SmartGit, you will be prompted to choose a license type again, where you can select the non-commercial option.
If SmartGit detects that a free, non-commercial license is being used inside a corporate network (often triggered by domain checks or heavy active directory usage), it may display a compliance warning. If this happens, your organization must purchase a commercial license file to avoid legal ramifications and software disruption. Conclusion
: Set calendar reminders 30 days prior to the subscription renewal date to prevent developers from being locked out of their Git clients mid-sprint. Conclusion
A dialog box will appear. Select the option to . Select your file from your file explorer and click Open .
If you accidentally started a 30-day commercial trial but need a non-commercial license, you must clear existing settings to reset the setup wizard. Close SmartGit. Navigate to the settings directory for your OS. settings.xml license.txt license.lic
You can automate deployments by dropping the license file directly into the settings path. %APPDATA%\syntevo\SmartGit\ \
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The .smartgit directory is hidden; use ls -a to view it in the terminal.
Here is everything you need to know about the SmartGit license file.
Look for a file named license (without an extension) or license.xml in these folders. 5. Troubleshooting Common License Issues "Invalid License File"
A SmartGit license file (typically ending in .lic or distributed as a plain text block) is a cryptographic file issued by Syntevo (the creators of SmartGit). This file contains metadata about your purchase or registration, including: The licensee's name and email address.
If you have purchased a license or registered for a free non-commercial account, Syntevo sends the license file via email. Search for emails from syntevo.com .
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