Length of QLM license keys

QLM packs several pieces of information in the license key. This information can be extracted at runtime to determine the type of license, the expiry date, the enabled features and so on. Depending on what information is packed in the license key, the length of the license key will vary.

Base Key Length	26 characters
Trial Key - Duration based	+3 characters
Trial Key - Expiry date based	+5 characters
With Features	+8 characters
With embedded seats (multiple activations)	+4 characters

Starting characters of QLM License Keys

Character	Description	Model	Binding Type
A	Activation Key	Permanent	Node Locked
B	Activation Key	Trial	Node Locked
C	Computer Key	Permanent	Node Locked/Computer Name
D	Computer Key	Trial	Node Locked/Computer Name
E	Generic Key	Trial	N/A
F	Activation Key	Subscription	Node Locked
G	Generic Key	Permanent	N/A
J	Computer Key	Subscription	Node Locked
K	Activation Key	Permanent	On-premise floating
L	Activation Key	Trial	On-premise floating
M	Activation Key	Subscription	On-premise floating
N	Computer Key	Permanent	On-premise floating
P	Computer Key	Trial	On-premise floating
Q	Computer Key	Subscription	On-premise floating
R	Activation Key	Permanent Cloud	Cloud floating
S	Activation Key	Trial	Cloud floating
T	Activation Key	Subscription	Cloud floating
W	Computer Key	Permanent	Cloud floating
X	Computer Key	Trial	Cloud floating
Y	Computer Key	Subscription	Cloud floating
U	Computer Key	Permanent	Node Locked
V	Computer Key	Trial	Node Locked

Read about the definition of the different license key types.