license string

A license string is a string of characters developers add to their application code to license their use of applications built with ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Native AppsArcGIS Maps SDKs for Native Apps, previously known as ArcGIS Runtime SDKs, are developer products for building mapping and spatial analysis applications for native devices.Learn more and to unlock certain capabilities on the deployment device.

A license string isn't required when developing the apps; developers can access all capabilities of the Native Maps SDK API by omitting the license string.

A license string is required to deploy an app, even when using an API keyAn API key is a long-lived access token created using API key credentials. They are valid for up to one year and are typically embedded directly into client applications.Learn more. API keys provide access to content and services, whereas a license string enables SDK capabilities and removes the Licensed For Developer Use Only watermark.

A free ArcGIS Runtime Lite license string is available with any ArcGIS Developer subscriptionAn ArcGIS subscription is a free or paid plan that defines the capabilities of an ArcGIS account and the method of billing for the consumption of location services.Learn more which can be used to license an unlimited number of applications. Refer to APIs and SDKs for the target product to obtain a Runtime Lite license string (you must be logged in), or contact Esri Customer Service or the local distributor to obtain deployment packs for license levels Basic, Standard, or Advanced.

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