AD Group Manager Web requires a valid license to operate. The License page in the admin panel lets you enter license keys, manage your trial, and view your current license status.
Navigate to the admin panel and click License in the navigation bar.
When you first install AD Group Manager Web, you can request a free trial license from the trial request page. A trial key will be sent to your email address.
The trial gives you full access to all features for the trial period. When the trial expires, the application will redirect all users to the license registration page until a valid license is entered.
After purchasing AD Group Manager Web from the buy page, you will receive a license key by email.
After activation, the License page displays:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| License status | Active, expired, or trial |
| License holder | Email address and company name associated with the license |
| Order number | Your purchase order reference |
| Expiration date | When the license expires |
| Trial status | Whether this is a trial license and when it expires |
AD Group Manager Web licenses are annual subscriptions. When your license approaches its expiration date, a reminder banner will appear (the reminder period is configurable in Settings under “License expiration reminder”).
To renew, purchase a new license from the buy page and enter the new key on the License page. The new expiration date will replace the old one.
When the license expires:
License data is stored in the local SQLite database (adgm.db), encrypted with ASP.NET Core Data Protection. It is not transmitted externally. When upgrading to a new version, your license data is preserved automatically.