The Lightburn License - Everything you need to know about it

The Lightburn License - Everything you need to know about it

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Note that there are changes coming to the Lightburn License Structure that will go into effect Oct 1, 2024 which will make some of the information in this article obsolete. Please read about it here. 

Lightburn License Overview:

  1. New Thunder Laser NOVA, NOVA Plus, Bolt, Titan and Aurora series purchases come with a Lightburn Pro License
  2. License is good forever, but only includes 1 year of Lightburn software updates (Pricing for updates varies, please see the Lightburn documentation)
  3. One License allows for 3 seats\installs
  4. User must manage the License through the Lightburn Software Portal
      More about the Lightburn License can be found here. 

      Please note, Lightburn sets the rules of the License Agreement and can make changes/updates based on that agreement. We at Thunder Laser USA do not have any control over that.


Where do you Get Your License:

If you purchased a Thunder Laser Machine, the License will be EMAILED to you prior to delivery of your machine. Be sure to save the email for future use. You will be required to enter and manage the License. If you are unable to locate the License Email, please check with your sales representative or email [email protected].

Which Lightburn License do you need:

If you are an existing user, you may be able to use your current license if it has the correct types of controllers unlocked. G-Code License users can update to a DSP license which include the G-Code controllers.
Machine Series
Lightburn License
Nova
Pro
Odin
Pro
Bolt
Pro
Aurora
Pro
Titan
Pro

For more information on the difference Licenses: Which version do I need? – LightBurn Software



Managing your License:

Email Lightburn Support at [email protected] . Provide them with your key and that you were assigned the key from Thunder Laser USA. They will associate the key with your email. Then, sign up for the License Portal here. For additional information about managing your license, see here.

Updates Renewal:

The renewal link is here. You will need your license key that you are using in order to enter into the website.

Status Check:

From within Lightburn, go to Help>License Management



1. Number of days that Updates are available. License will still work afterwards
2. Use this to de-activate the License on the current computer to free up a seat
3. Device Types that the License is valid for. DSP and Galvo will be the two types for Thunder Lasers

Used Machine License Transfer:

Thunder Laser USA will not be involved in the License Transfer. The original owner must contact Thunder Laser USA to request the key if needed and can then choose to provide the key to the new owner.

Swapping or Upgrading Licenses:

If you have a non-pro license, you can used this guide about swapping a G-Code License for a DSP license as reference.