Using Iron Barcode License Keys

How to Get a License Key

Adding an IronBarcode 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: Download the Latest Version of IronBarcode

C# NuGet Library for

Install with NuGet

Install-Package BarCode
or
C#  DLL

Download DLL

Download DLL

Manually install into your project

Install via NuGet

Before we start we need to install the latest version of the Barcode NuGet Package.

Install-Package BarCode

https://www.nuget.org/packages/BarCode/

Install via DLL

As an alternative, the IronBarCode.Dll can be downloaded and added to your project as a reference from [.NET Barcode DLL].


Step 2: Apply Your License Key

Set your license using code

Add this code to the startup of your application, before IronBarcode is used.

IronBarCode.License.LicenseKey = "IRONBARCODE-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01";
IronBarCode.License.LicenseKey = "IRONBARCODE-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01";
IronBarCode.License.LicenseKey = "IRONBARCODE-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01"
VB   C#

Set your license using Web.Config or App.Config

To apply a key globally to your application using Web.Config or App.Config, add the following key to your config file in appSettings.

<configuration>
    ....
    <appSettings>
        <add key="IronBarCode.LicenseKey" value="IRONBARCODE-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01"/>
    </appSettings>
    ....
</configuration>
XML

Ensure that IronBarCode.License.IsLicensed returns true to verify.


Set your license key using a .NET Core appsettings.json file

To apply a key globally to your application to a .NET Core:

  • Add a JSON file to your project called appsettings.json in the root directory of your project
  • Add a 'IronBarCode.LicenseKey' key to your JSON config file. The value should be your license key.
  • Ensure that the file properties include Copy to Output Directory: Copy always

File: appsettings.json

{

    "IronBarCode.LicenseKey":"IRONBARCODE-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01"
}  

Step 3: Test your key

Test if your key has been installed correctly.

bool result = IronBarCode.License.IsValidLicense("IRONBARCODE-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01");

// Check if IronBarCode is licensed successfully 
bool is_licensed = IronBarCode.License.IsLicensed;
bool result = IronBarCode.License.IsValidLicense("IRONBARCODE-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01");

// Check if IronBarCode is licensed successfully 
bool is_licensed = IronBarCode.License.IsLicensed;
Dim result As Boolean = IronBarCode.License.IsValidLicense("IRONBARCODE-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01")

' Check if IronBarCode is licensed successfully 
Dim is_licensed As Boolean = IronBarCode.License.IsLicensed
VB   C#

Step 4: Get started with your project

Follow our tutorial on how to Get Started with IronBarcode.


Questions?

If you have any questions, reach out to support@ironsoftware.com