SimHub operates on a per-user license model tied to your account and specific computer hardware, rather than a simple standalone "license.key" file that you can freely copy between machines.
Here is a breakdown of how the SimHub license system actually works, where the license data is stored, and how to manage it.
Feature Name: SecureSim License Manager
Objective: To design and implement a feature within SimHub that allows for the management, validation, and utilization of license files, ensuring secure access to premium features, content, or services.
For specific users (e.g., commercial arcades, motion platform builders, or racing centers), SimHub does offer a genuine Offline License File (usually named license.simhub). simhub+license+file
How to get one:
%AppData%\SimHub\ and restart SimHub.The only official source for SimHub licenses is the developer's website.
https://www.simhubdash.com/Some users search for "simhub+license+file" and end up with a weird file named license.txt or key.txt.
What happened:
If you purchased via the SimHub Shop and clicked "Copy Key to Clipboard," you copied a Base64 text string. If you pasted that into Notepad and saved it as a .txt, SimHub will not read it. SimHub operates on a per-user license model tied
How to fix:
.txt to .license.Licenses folder.If you are uncomfortable changing file extensions, simply ask the SimHub Discord bot for the .license file attachment instead of the text key.
Q: Can I use one SimHub license file on two computers at the same time? A: No. The license is per user, but for one active machine. If you race on a desktop and a laptop, you can only have SimHub Pro running on one of them at a time. You can move the license file back and forth, but you cannot run both simultaneously.
Q: I lost my email with the license file. Can I get a new one? A: Yes. If you bought via Patreon, go back to the Patreon page and download the attachment again. If via the Shop, use the "Lost License" recovery tool on the SimHub website or join the Discord and ask an admin. You must request it directly from the developer
Q: Does the SimHub license file work for the "SimHub Android App?" A: The Android app is separate. The Windows license unlocks the server side, allowing your phone to receive unlimited data. The Android app itself is usually free.
Q: How do I backup my SimHub license file?
A: Save a copy of the .license file in a cloud drive (Google Drive, Dropbox) inside a password-protected ZIP folder. Do not share it publicly, as it is tied to your hardware.
If you have already purchased a license and are having trouble getting the software to recognize it (often described as a "license file problem"), here are the common fixes:
.license file.