Using IronWebScraper License Keys

August 28, 2018

Updated June 1, 2025

If you decide to purchase a license for IronWebScraper, you will instantly receive a license key as soon as your payment has cleared. This license will be displayed on the checkout screen and also be sent by email.

Setting your IronWebScraper license key using code

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

// Set the license key for IronWebScraper at the startup of your application.
IronWebScraper.License.LicenseKey = "IRONSCRAPER-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01";

// Set the license key for IronWebScraper at the startup of your application.
IronWebScraper.License.LicenseKey = "IRONSCRAPER-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01";

' Set the license key for IronWebScraper at the startup of your application.
IronWebScraper.License.LicenseKey = "IRONSCRAPER-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01"

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Setting your IronWebScraper license key 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 your IronWebScraper license key here -->
    <add key="IronWebScraper.LicenseKey" value="IRONWEBSCRAPER-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01"/>
  </appSettings>
  ...
</configuration>

<configuration>
  ...
  <appSettings>
    <!-- Add your IronWebScraper license key here -->
    <add key="IronWebScraper.LicenseKey" value="IRONWEBSCRAPER-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01"/>
  </appSettings>
  ...
</configuration>

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There is a known licensing issue between IronWebScraper version 2023.4.13 - 2024.3.6 on projects:

ASP.NET projects
.NET Framework version >= 4.6.2

The key stored in a Web.config file is NOT being picked up and used by the product. Visit the 'Setting License Key in Web.config' troubleshooting article to learn more.

To test if your key has been installed correctly

// Test if the IronWebScraper license key is valid.
bool result = IronWebScraper.License.IsValidLicense("IRONWEBSCRAPER-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01");

// Test if the IronWebScraper license key is valid.
bool result = IronWebScraper.License.IsValidLicense("IRONWEBSCRAPER-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01");

' Test if the IronWebScraper license key is valid.
Dim result As Boolean = IronWebScraper.License.IsValidLicense("IRONWEBSCRAPER-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01")

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Get started with your project

Follow our tutorial on how to Get Started with IronWebScraper.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I receive my IronWebScraper license key after purchase?

Once your payment has cleared, your IronWebScraper license key will be displayed on the checkout screen and sent to you via email.

How can I set my IronWebScraper license key using code?

You can set the IronWebScraper license key at the startup of your application by adding the following code: IronWebScraper.License.LicenseKey = "IRONSCRAPER-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01";

How do I apply my IronWebScraper license key using Web.Config or App.Config?

To apply the license key globally in your application, add it to your config file under appSettings:

What should I do if my license key is not being picked up in a Web.config file?

There is a known issue with IronWebScraper versions 2023.4.13 to 2024.3.6 where the key stored in a Web.config file is not being used in ASP.NET projects and .NET Framework version >= 4.6.2. Visit the troubleshooting article for more information.

How do I test if my IronWebScraper license key has been installed correctly?

You can test if the license key is valid by using the following code: bool result = IronWebScraper.License.IsValidLicense("IRONWEBSCRAPER-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01");