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Licensing IronPDF for Python Scripts

How to Get a License Key

Adding an IronPDF license key allows you to deploy your project live without restrictions or watermarks.

You can buy a license here or sign up for a free 30 day trial key here.

Step 1: Add IronPDF as a Dependency in Your Python Project

To integrate the IronPDF library into your Python project, you must install it as a dependency using the widely used Python package management tool, pip. Open the terminal and execute the following command:

 pip install ironpdf

This will install the specified version of IronPDF in your project, making it accessible for import.

Please note
IronPDF Python relies on IronPDF .NET library, specifically .NET 6.0, as its underlying technology. Therefore, it is necessary to have the .NET 6.0 SDK installed on your machine in order to use IronPDF Python.

Step 2: Apply Your License Key

Next, you need to apply your license key or trial key by setting the LicenseKey attribute at the beginning of your Python script, before utilizing IronPDF.

# Apply your license key
License.LicenseKey = "IRONPDF-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01"
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Step 3: Validate Your License Key

Verify the Installed License Key

To verify whether the license key has been applied correctly, you can check the IsLicensed attribute of the License module. Use the following code snippet:

# Check if the license key has been applied
is_licensed = License.IsLicensed
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Validate the License Key

To ensure the validity of your license or trial key, you can use the following code snippet:

# Check if a given license key string is valid
is_valid = License.IsValidLicense("IRONPDF-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01")
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If the return value is True, it means the key is valid, and you can proceed with using IronPDF. However, if the return value is False, it indicates that the key is invalid

Please note
After adding a license, it is essential to clean and republish your application to ensure a smooth deployment process and avoid any potential mistakes.

Step 4: Getting Started with Your Project

To start working with IronPDF, we highly recommend following our comprehensive tutorial on how to Get Started with IronPDF. This tutorial provides detailed instructions and examples to help you understand the fundamentals of using IronPDF in your Python projects.

Questions or Need Support?

During the development phase, you are free to use and test IronPDF for Python, which includes the IronPDF watermark. However, for live projects and to remove the watermark, you will need to purchase a license. We also provide a trial license for evaluation purposes. More information and the trial license can be obtained by visiting the here.

For a comprehensive collection of code examples, tutorials, licensing details, and extensive documentation, please visit the IronPDF for Python section on our website.

If you need additional support or have any inquiries, our team is here to assist you. Don't hesitate to ask our team.