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Suggestion for a More Flexible Licensing System
Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2025 7:51 am
by Kiana39
Hello,
I have a question for the development team regarding the current licensing system.
Would it be possible to implement a system that doesn’t require checking the subscription status every time we open a project in Octane?
My internet connection isn’t always stable, and when it’s down, I’m unable to work because the software can’t verify the license.
It would be great to have a grace period — for example, a system that checks the license once every few days or once a week, similar to how some other renderers handle it.
Thanks for considering this suggestion!
Kiana39,
Re: Suggestion for a More Flexible Licensing System
Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2025 7:54 am
by mojave
For this I would suggest converting one of your licenses to use offline activation with a USB dongle.
https://home.otoy.com/render/octane-render/purchase/#dongles
Re: Suggestion for a More Flexible Licensing System
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2026 8:33 am
by sarahjones
Helpful discussion on making Octane’s licensing more flexible. A grace‑period system would definitely support artists with unstable connections and keep workflows running smoothly
Re: Suggestion for a More Flexible Licensing System
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2026 10:02 pm
by mojave
sarahjones wrote: Wed Jul 29, 2026 8:33 am
Helpful discussion on making Octane’s licensing more flexible. A grace‑period system would definitely support artists with unstable connections and keep workflows running smoothly
Hi. This already exists in current versions of Octane, are you hitting a specific problem at the moment?
Re: Suggestion for a More Flexible Licensing System
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2026 10:43 am
by haileynel98
Kiana39 wrote: Wed Nov 19, 2025 7:51 am
Hello,
I have a question for the development team regarding the current licensing system.
Would it be possible to implement a system that doesn’t require checking the subscription status every time we open a project in Octane?
My internet connection isn’t always stable, and when it’s down, I’m unable to work because the software can’t verify the license.
It would be great to have a grace period — for example, a system that checks the license once every few days or once a week, similar to how some other renderers handle it.
Thanks for considering this suggestion!
Kiana39,
I’ve experienced similar licensing interruptions, and having a short offline grace period with periodic license verification would make Octane much more reliable for users with unstable internet connections.
Re: Suggestion for a More Flexible Licensing System
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2026 6:20 pm
by mojave
haileynel98 wrote: Thu Aug 27, 2026 10:43 am
Kiana39 wrote: Wed Nov 19, 2025 7:51 am
Hello,
I have a question for the development team regarding the current licensing system.
Would it be possible to implement a system that doesn’t require checking the subscription status every time we open a project in Octane?
My internet connection isn’t always stable, and when it’s down, I’m unable to work because the software can’t verify the license.
It would be great to have a grace period — for example, a system that checks the license once every few days or once a week, similar to how some other renderers handle it.
Thanks for considering this suggestion!
Kiana39,
I’ve experienced similar licensing interruptions, and having a short offline grace period with periodic license verification would make Octane much more reliable for users with unstable internet connections.
What version are you on? As I mentioned above, this already exists in current versions.