: You can download your file from the Deployment page of your RealVNC account portal . 🛠️ Applying the Offline License
When using an offline license, only direct connectivity is available; cloud-brokered connections are disabled because the server does not communicate with RealVNC’s cloud services. How to Obtain Your Offline License File
Regardless of the policy tool you use, the principle is the same: you provide the offline license key (or the .lic file path) centrally, and the target computers apply it automatically without manual intervention.
By using offline license files, you maintain the flexibility of remote desktop access without compromising the "dark" status of your most sensitive networks. vnc offline license file
Cause: The offline file was generated under a lower subscription tier.
Choose the option for (or Apply license key ).
Remove the license from old devices using vnclicense -remove . License Wizard GUI may fail over RDP in some scenarios. : You can download your file from the
Create the directory: C:\ProgramData\RealVNC\vncserver\policies (or appropriate path for your OS). Create a file named vnc.lic in that directory. Copy the contents of your offline license into this file.
The command‑line method is the most flexible and is preferred for scripting, mass deployment, or applying licenses to computers where you have remote command‑line access (e.g., via SSH on Linux/macOS or PowerShell Remoting on Windows). You must run these commands .
sudo vnclicense -list
If you forget to renew and your offline license expires, RealVNC Server will stop allowing remote connections. However, you have a after the expiry date during which you can still apply the updated license and regain access without data loss or reconfiguration. After 28 days, you will need to effectively “start over” and re‑join your RealVNC Servers to your team (or re‑apply the license as if from scratch).
The offline license file is a text file that contains encrypted information about your license, including your username, expiration date, and permitted features. This file is generated by the VNC license server and is specific to your computer or device.