> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.mksdtech.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.mksdtech.com/license/licencing.md).

# Licensing Scheme

Log in and understand how BEAM licences are used

## Log in

Open the license dialog:

* **Rhino**: click **Manage License** in the top bar of the [BEAM panel](/beam/beam-for-rhinoceros/using-rhino-beam.md#top-bar).
* **Revit**: open the slide-out under the **BEAM** panel on the **BEAM** tab and click **License**.

<figure><img src="https://1008084047-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M20iL6J8Vf1nWgor7JL%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-528ff8bc4656db426a2775e7ba0a86888f1deb94%2Fmock-panel-topbar.png?alt=media" alt="Manage License in the Rhino panel" width="390"><figcaption><p>Rhino</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://1008084047-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M20iL6J8Vf1nWgor7JL%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-927ecc1a28460a166d34a934bd1a3d69d432ecea%2Fmock-revit-ribbon.png?alt=media" alt="License in the Revit ribbon" width="640"><figcaption><p>Revit</p></figcaption></figure>

Enter your **Email** and **Password** and click **Login**. BEAM remembers the login for every Rhino and Revit session on this machine.

<figure><img src="https://1008084047-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M20iL6J8Vf1nWgor7JL%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-509beb00d22fd25b08e745da788f518e2d1def4e%2Fmock-license.png?alt=media" alt="License dialog, logged in" width="442"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

| Control                | What it does                                                                  |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Login** / **Logout** | Link this machine to your account, or remove the link                         |
| **Register**           | Create a BEAM account                                                         |
| **Reset Password**     | Email yourself a link to reset your password                                  |
| **Offline**            | Borrow a licence to work without internet. Shown only if your plan allows it. |

Once logged in, the dialog shows your edition (**BEAM PRO** or **BEAM LITE**) and **Machines in use**, for example `3 / 10`.

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Logging in and checking a licence need an internet connection to `api.mksdtech.com`.
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## BEAM PRO and BEAM LITE

| Edition       | Who gets it                                                             | Limits                                  |
| ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| **BEAM PRO**  | Accounts with an active subscription, or members of a team that has one | No limits on imports and exports        |
| **BEAM LITE** | Every logged-in account without a PRO licence                           | Imports and exports are limited in size |

If an import or export exceeds the LITE limits, BEAM stops and tells you. Get a PRO licence at [mksdtech.com](https://www.mksdtech.com/).

## How BEAM PRO licences are used

BEAM PRO uses [floating licences](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floating_licensing). Licences are shared across the users in your [team](/license/managing-licenses.md#team). A licence is used only when you run an **import** or **export** tool. Opening Rhino or Revit, or editing BEAM data, does not use one.

### BEAM PRO Standard

Each Standard licence has **two device activation slots**.

* When you run an import or export, one slot is assigned to that device.
* The second slot stays free for another device.
* So each licence can be used on up to two devices on the same day.

Slots are released automatically at the end of the day. The next day, the licence can be used on different devices.

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Closing Rhino or Revit, logging out or shutting down does not release a slot early.
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### BEAM PRO Enterprise

Enterprise licences have **unlimited device activations**. Your organisation can run imports and exports on any number of devices, with no release period.

| Account type        | Release period  | Device activations per licence |
| ------------------- | --------------- | ------------------------------ |
| BEAM PRO Standard   | End of each day | 2                              |
| BEAM PRO Enterprise | None            | Unlimited                      |

## Work offline

If your plan allows borrowing, the dialog shows **Offline**. Click it while you are online. BEAM stores a licence on this machine that is valid until the date shown, for example *License valid offline until 30/09/2026*.

When it expires, go online and borrow again.

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To manage your licences and team, visit [portal.mksdtech.com](https://portal.mksdtech.com). See [Managing Licenses](/license/managing-licenses.md).
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