BAD LICENSE Exception

Curtis Chau

Updated: July 21, 2026

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  # BAD LICENSE Exception The "ERROR-000" error occurs when the License Key provided to SecureDoc is invalid or null, and premium features are being used. [[i:(Be sure to check the parameter syntax, the file path of the PDF file being processed, or the validity of the PDF stream.)]] ## Recommended Resolution [[t:(Ensure the `IronSecureDoc_LicenseKey` flag parameter is set in the `docker run` command when starting the container.)]] Example of proper starting of the container: Replace `YOUR_LICENSE_KEY` with your IronSecureDoc license key in the argument for `IronSecureDoc_LicenseKey`. If you do not have one yet, get a Free Trial License Key today. **`IronSecureDoc_LicenseKey` flag:** ```shell -e IronSecureDoc_LicenseKey=YOUR_LICENSE_KEY ``` **Full command:** ```bash docker run --name ironsecuredoc -p 8080:80 -e IronSecureDoc_LicenseKey=YOUR_LICENSE_KEY ``` For the full setup guide, follow our [Getting Started tutorial](/enterprise/securedoc/docs/).

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The "ERROR-000" error occurs when the License Key provided to SecureDoc is invalid or null, and premium features are being used.

Recommended Resolution

Example of proper starting of the container:

Replace YOUR_LICENSE_KEY with your IronSecureDoc license key in the argument for IronSecureDoc_LicenseKey. If you do not have one yet, get a Free Trial License Key today.

IronSecureDoc_LicenseKey flag:

-e IronSecureDoc_LicenseKey=YOUR_LICENSE_KEY

-e IronSecureDoc_LicenseKey=YOUR_LICENSE_KEY

Full command:

docker run --name ironsecuredoc -p 8080:80 -e IronSecureDoc_LicenseKey=YOUR_LICENSE_KEY

docker run --name ironsecuredoc -p 8080:80 -e IronSecureDoc_LicenseKey=YOUR_LICENSE_KEY

For the full setup guide, follow our Getting Started tutorial.

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Curtis Chau holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Carleton University) and specializes in front-end development with expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, and React. Passionate about crafting intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces, Curtis enjoys working with modern frameworks and creating well-structured, visually appealing manuals.

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