This guide covers everything you need to know about the Sublime Text 4 licensing model, including its evaluation terms and the benefits of purchasing a key. Understanding Sublime Text 4 Licensing: A Complete Guide
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- Can I use the same license key on multiple machines?: Yes, you can use the same license key on multiple machines, but only for personal use. For business use, you'll need to purchase a separate license for each machine.
- Is my license key valid for future versions?: Yes, your Sublime Text 4 license key is valid for all future versions of Sublime Text 4.
- Can I get a refund for my license key?: Refunds are not provided for license keys. Make sure to test the software during the free trial period before purchasing a license key.
Per-User Licensing:
A single license key is valid for you on all computers where you are the primary user, regardless of the operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
"You have been using this evaluation version for X days. A license must be purchased for continued use."
- Perpetual Use: You can use that version forever. If you buy a license for Sublime Text 4, you never have to pay a subscription to keep using version 4.
- 3 Years of Updates: Your license entitles you to all major and minor updates for three years. If Sublime Text 5 is released on day 1,095, you will need to upgrade. If it is released on day 1,096, you will need to pay an upgrade fee (approx $65).
- Use on any computer you own: You can install it on your home PC, work laptop, and travel machine – all under one license, as long as you are the sole user.
Sublime Text 4 uses a time-based update model
Unlike older versions where a key was tied to a specific major release (like version 3), .
