Sublime Text License Expired? How the 3-Year Update Period Works
Quick answer
Personal licenses never expire, but include 3 years of updates; versions released 3+ years after purchase need a paid upgrade. You can keep using the last version in your window.
Most likely fix: Understand what you keep
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Understand what you keep
- Personal licenses are a once-off purchase with 3 years of updates
- After 3 years an upgrade is required to receive further updates
- You can keep using the last version released within your update window
Did this fix it?2. Pick an option
- Pay for an upgrade via sublimehq.com/store/upgrade only if you want newer versions
- Business licenses expire when the subscription is cancelled; seats can be reassigned or changed any time
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
You see a need to upgrade or wonder if your Sublime Text license stopped working.
Why it happens
- More than 3 years since purchase
- Business subscription cancelled (expires)
This guide also covers
- sublime text license expired
- sublime text 3 year update
- sublime text upgrade cost
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