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title: Licman
description: OpenLM can interface with Licman to monitor license usage and obtain statistics. The Licman server is queried locally by OpenLM Broker, which sends the.
product: OpenLM Version 25 / v26 (legacy)
---

> **OpenLM Version 25 / v26 (legacy).** This page documents the legacy product, not OpenLM Platform.

OpenLM can interface with Licman to monitor license usage and obtain statistics.  
The Licman server is queried locally by OpenLM Broker, which sends the data to OpenLM Server for monitoring and reporting.

## Requirements

- **OpenLM Server** (Windows, Linux, or Docker) installed anywhere on the network  
- **OpenLM Broker** installed on the same machine as the Licman server  

Check the [OpenLM system requirements](https://www.openlm.com/openlm-system-requirements-2/) before installation.

## Monitoring capabilities

| LM Type in the Broker | Commands | Logs | Quantity | Expiration date | Denied | Borrowing | Allocations | Report resolution |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Licman | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Seconds |

Using the Broker also allows buffered communication and allows remote start and stop of the license manager service.

## OpenLM Server configuration

1. Install [OpenLM Server](https://www.openlm.com/downloads/).  
2. In **EasyAdmin**, go to **Start → Administration → License Manager Servers**.  
3. Select **Add LM**.  
4. Enter a **Display Name** (for example, `My Licman Server`).  
5. In **Type**, select **Licman**.  
6. Toggle **Use Broker** ON.  
7. Leave **Is Triad Configuration** OFF (Licman does not support multiple server redundancy).  
8. Enter the **Hostname** (for example, `my_licman_server`).  
9. Enter the **Port** (for example, `11111`). Licman does not require a specific port.  
10. Select the license server's **Time Zone**.  
11. Select **Save**.  

## OpenLM Broker configuration

1. Install the latest OpenLM Broker.  
2. Select **Add Port**.  
3. Select **Licman** as the License Manager Type and enter the same **Port** as in the Server configuration.  
4. In **Commands**, set the path to `licman20_appl.exe` on the Licman server. Select **Update** → **Apply**.  
5. Verify that **Status** and **data_inquiry** commands appear.  
6. Select **Apply**, then **Restart Broker**.  

### Alternative: Broker web UI

1. Open a browser and go to `http://localhost:5090/`.  
2. Go to **License Managers → Add License Manager**.  
3. Select **Licman**, enter a port, and select **Add**.  
4. In **Commands**, set the path to `licman20_appl.exe`.  
5. In **Vendors**, enter the Licman vendor name.  
6. Select **Save**.  

## Verifying in EasyAdmin

1. In EasyAdmin, go to **Start → Widgets → License Servers**.  
2. Confirm that the Licman server appears in the list.  
3. A **green circle** means an active connection.