From f6a80000211b286b3527a2abe2f162d289e4d92d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dimitar Nikolov Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2026 15:16:49 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] chore: add development key licensing --- licensing/add-license-key-ci-services.md | 25 ++++++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/licensing/add-license-key-ci-services.md b/licensing/add-license-key-ci-services.md index df242a89e..f4f06f748 100644 --- a/licensing/add-license-key-ci-services.md +++ b/licensing/add-license-key-ci-services.md @@ -11,18 +11,31 @@ reportingArea: General # Adding the License Key to CI/CD Services -This article describes how to set up and activate your Telerik Reporting [license key](https://www.telerik.com/account/your-licenses/license-keys) across a few popular CI services by using environment variables. +This article describes how to set up and activate your Telerik Reporting license across a few popular CI/CD services by using **deployment** keys. -When working with CI/CD platforms, always add the `Telerik.Licensing` NuGet package as a project dependency. This package activates Telerik Reporting at build time by using the provided license key. +Deployment keys are a dedicated type of license key for build pipelines. They are tied to a specific application and the set of products that the application uses. -The license activation process in a CI/CD environment involves the following steps: +> important Deployment keys cannot be used for application development. -1. [Download a license key](slug:license-key#downloading-the-license-key) from [your Telerik account](https://www.telerik.com/account/your-licenses/license-keys). -1. [Create an environment variable](#creating-an-environment-variable) named `TELERIK_LICENSE` and add your Telerik Reporting license key as a value. Alternatively, use the [Azure Secure files approach](#using-secure-files-on-azure-devops). +> tip When working with CI/CD platforms, always add the `Telerik.Licensing` NuGet package as a project dependency. This package activates Telerik Reporting at build time by using the provided license key. + +To activate your license in a CI/CD environment: + +1. Navigate to the [Deployment Keys]() page. +2. Click **Add Application**. In the form that opens: + - Add the application name. + - Select the type of application—public or private. + - Select the set of products used in the application. +3. Copy the key value and store it securely. +4. [Create an environment variable](#creating-an-environment-variable) named **TELERIK_LICENSE** and set it to the obtained key value. + +Alternatively, the key can be stored in a `telerik-license.txt` file, for example when using the [Azure Secure files approach](#using-secure-files-on-azure-devops). ## Creating an Environment Variable -The recommended approach for providing your license key to the `Telerik.Licensing` NuGet package is to use environment variables. Each CI/CD platform has a different process for setting environment variables, and this article lists only some of the most popular examples. +The recommended approach for providing your license key to the `Telerik.Licensing` NuGet package is to use environment variables. + +Each CI/CD platform has a different process for setting environment variables, and this article lists only some of the most popular examples. > If your CI/CD service is not listed in this article, don’t hesitate to contact the Telerik technical support. From 10b4c20374183a579388a71d5d211ff5c94d43ee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Todor Arabadzhiev Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:10:36 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update add-license-key-ci-services.md --- licensing/add-license-key-ci-services.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/licensing/add-license-key-ci-services.md b/licensing/add-license-key-ci-services.md index f4f06f748..dac46d4d7 100644 --- a/licensing/add-license-key-ci-services.md +++ b/licensing/add-license-key-ci-services.md @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Deployment keys are a dedicated type of license key for build pipelines. They ar To activate your license in a CI/CD environment: -1. Navigate to the [Deployment Keys]() page. +1. Navigate to the [Deployment Keys](https://www.telerik.com/account/downloads/deployment-keys) page. 2. Click **Add Application**. In the form that opens: - Add the application name. - Select the type of application—public or private. @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ The recommended approach for providing your license key to the `Telerik.Licensin Each CI/CD platform has a different process for setting environment variables, and this article lists only some of the most popular examples. -> If your CI/CD service is not listed in this article, don’t hesitate to contact the Telerik technical support. +> If your CI/CD service is not listed in this article, don’t hesitate to contact Telerik technical support. ### GitHub Actions