How many ProVide licenses do I need?

ProVide licensing operates on a yearly subscription basis, with licenses activated upon purchase. Here’s an overview of the licensing structure:

1. Server License:
   • When you purchase a server license, no additional user licenses are required. This license includes unlimited users and connections.
     
     
2. User License:
   • User accounts, including AD-integrated users, IoT users, virtual users, and those connecting via HTTPS/FTP/FTPS/SFTP or APIs, require one user license each.
   • These licenses are allocated upon the user’s initial connection and expire a month after their last connection.
   • If you have multiple license types—for example, 2 Maxi licenses and 3 Medi licenses—the system will automatically assign the lowest-level license needed based on the protocol used. For example, users connecting through SFTP or FTPS would only use Medi licenses, even if higher-level licenses are available.
     
     

Example:

• If you have 10 distinct users connected within a one-month timeframe, you’ll need 10 individual user MAXI licenses.
• Concurrent share/receive links and collaboration links are included with MAXI licenses.
  
  
  

Peak License Allocation:

• The peak license allocation indicates the maximum number of licenses allocated at any given time, viewable through the “i” symbol in the upper right corner of the administration interface.
  
  

Ensure to leave room for growth to prevent reaching capacity limits frequently. By understanding your usage scenario and the types of users accessing ProVide, you can accurately determine the required licenses and ensure seamless operation of your server.

A view of the license Window.