LiCount (License Count) refers to the licensing management framework and metric used by Wordfast LLC to regulate concurrent user access to Wordfast Server (WFS). It ensures that an organization does not exceed the specific number of active connections purchased under its server agreement. How LiCount Licensing Works
Concurrent User Metric: Rather than licensing individual named translators, Wordfast Server measures active connections. Your “LiCount” represents the maximum number of clients (translators using Wordfast Pro, Classic, or Anywhere) that can connect to the server’s Translation Memories (TMs) and glossaries simultaneously.
Demo Mode Limitations: By default, an unlicensed installation of Wordfast Server operates in Demo Mode, which restricts the LiCount to a maximum of 2 concurrent connections. To expand this limit for a production environment, a valid commercial or trial server license key must be applied.
Activation Token Pairing: The license is bound to a unique, machine-specific 12-digit Install Number generated in the server’s Setup > General pane. This Install Number ties the licensed LiCount to that specific operating system partition and hard disk. Hardware and License Management
Because the license behaves strictly according to the host system profile, administrators must keep the following constraints in mind:
Hardware Changes: If the server’s primary hard drive is replaced or reformatted, the 12-digit Install Number changes. This breaks the activation, dropping the server back to the 2-connection Demo Mode until a new key is generated. Wordfast allows administrators to re-license the server for free at Wordfast My Account if the installation code changes mid-agreement.
Version Validity: Wordfast Server licenses are explicitly tied to the software version number (e.g., version 1.14.742). When performing critical software updates, the application may revert to Demo Mode, requiring the administrator to submit the updated software string to re-fetch the correct authorization key.
Term Limits: Standard commercial server licenses grant access rights for a period of three years from the date of purchase. Relicensing the system after this initial term concludes costs 50% of the standard list price for an additional three-year extension.
If you want, I can provide the exact steps to generate a server license key using your install number or help you calculate pricing differences based on your team’s concurrent connection needs. End-User License Agreement – Wordfast
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