Setting Up Your Licence Server for WebStorm 2016

When using WebStorm, you may need to set up your licence server to ensure seamless access to the application. In this guide, we will explore the various methods of authorizing WebStorm and registering your licence.

### Authorizing with a JetBrains Account or Third-Party Services

You can use either your JetBrains Account directly or one of several third-party services, including Google, GitHub, GitLab, or BitBucket, for authorization. To log in using your JetBrains Account, simply click on the login button and enter your credentials.

### Temporary Licence for Pre-release Builds

Pre-release builds of WebStorm that are part of the Early Access Program (EAP) come with a 30-day licence. This temporary licence allows you to evaluate the application without committing to a purchase.

### Disabling Proxy Detection

If you prefer not to use proxy detection, you can set the property `proxy-host` to `direct`. This will ensure that WebStorm connects directly to the licence server instead of using a proxy.

### Registering with the Licence Server or Vault

To register your licence, select the option to log out and then click on your name in the bottom left corner of the dialog. Select 'Log Out' and you will be redirected to the registration page. You can choose to register using another JetBrains Account or an alternative activation method.

### Specifying the Proxy URL

If you need to override the system proxy, add the JVM option `-Dproxy-host=`. This will allow you to specify a custom proxy URL for your licence server connection.

### Silent Installation and Multi-Machine Management

When performing silent installation or managing WebStorm installations on multiple machines, you can set the `JETBRAINS_LICENSE_SERVER` environment variable to point to the URL of the Floating Licence Server or License Vault. Alternatively, you can use the `-DJETBRAINS_LICENSE_SERVER` JVM option to specify the licence server URL.

### Registering with the Floating Licence Server or License Vault

To register using the Floating Licence Server or License Vault, select 'Help' > 'Register' from the main menu or click on the 'Manage Licence' button on the Welcome screen. Follow the prompts to complete the registration process.

### Licensing Model and Trial Period

WebStorm offers a free 30-day trial period for new users. After this trial period expires, you will need to purchase and register a licence to continue using the application. You can refer to our Licensing and Purchasing FAQ for more information on our licensing model.

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