In the BAS-IP Link system, the license management feature allows Company administrators to flexibly allocate and control license access across various levels. Company administrators can configure Site administrator and end-user access to SIP numbers, mobile applications, and other resources based on the total available licenses. This hierarchical approach to license distribution ensures transparent control and prevents exceeding limits at any level. This section describes how Company administrators, Site administrators, and users can manage licenses within the system.

Configuring Licenses for a Site Administrator as a Company Administrator

As a distributor, you can create a root group and assign a responsible dealer who will manage the subgroups created and distribute licenses among end-users. The root group serves as the parent hierarchy, determining license and resource access for all subordinate groups. For more details on group creation, refer here

To access the settings, follow these instructions:

  1. Go to the Group Object tab under User Management.

  2. Click on the three dots next to the object name and select the Edit option.

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  1. In the newly opened window, locate the Licenses section.

  2. In the Licenses section, enable the Enable restriction check-box to activate restrictions.

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If the setting is disabled, the group has access to an unlimited number of project licenses

If the setting is disabled, the group has access to an unlimited number of project licenses

  1. If necessary, check the Reminder of the end of the license period checkbox and set the date when users will receive a notification about the license expiration

You can configure a reminder to be sent before the end of the license validity period, specifying the number of days in advance and the notification frequency: once, daily, weekly, or every 30 days. The reminder will be sent to the email address listed in the group administrator's profile. For details on configuring the reminder template, refer to Mail Templates.

  1. After enabling Enable restriction, click the green Add new license button to access advanced license settings.

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  1. After adding the license, a panel with a summary of available permissions will appear. Here, you can view key information, such as the license status and available features (e.g., virtual numbers, mobile applications, UKEY2). Click on this panel to proceed with further configuration steps.

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  1. In the newly opened window, set the necessary permissions for the root group by specifying the number of licenses for SIP numbers and mobile devices. You can also enable additional features by selecting the corresponding checkboxes.

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The number of SIP licenses must be at least equal to the number of mobile application licenses, as each application requires a unique SIP number for activation. For example, if there are 10 mobile applications, at least 10 SIP numbers should be allocated. In self-hosted systems, SIP numbers can also be used for internal communication, such as numbers for concierge services or SIP dialers. If the distributor offers these options, additional SIP numbers should be specified.

The number of SIP licenses must be at least equal to the number of mobile application licenses, as each application requires a unique SIP number for activation. For example, if there are 10 mobile applications, at least 10 SIP numbers should be allocated. In self-hosted systems, SIP numbers can also be used for internal communication, such as numbers for concierge services or SIP dialers. If the distributor offers these options, additional SIP numbers should be specified.

The number of licenses you assign cannot exceed your available total limit and applies to all subordinate groups. None of the lower-level groups will be able to exceed the limit you set.

  1. Once you have set all the necessary permissions, check the License validity period checkbox to specify the license duration:

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Ensure that the license periods for lower-level groups do not exceed the duration set for higher-level groups; otherwise, the feature will not function correctly.

Ensure that the license periods for lower-level groups do not exceed the duration set for higher-level groups; otherwise, the feature will not function correctly.

  1. After completing all the settings, click the Save icon in the lower right corner to apply the changes.

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License state

At the bottom of the Licenses section, information about the status of available licenses is displayed. Here, you can view data on the current limit of SIP numbers and mobile devices, the number of licenses already used, and the remaining quantity. The section also shows license expiration dates and information on other activated restrictions.

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For troubleshooting, if a feature (any specific license) is disabled, this section can help identify the reason. It will indicate the group where the restriction is active, blocking the feature for lower-level groups.

For troubleshooting, if a feature (any specific license) is disabled, this section can help identify the reason. It will indicate the group where the restriction is active, blocking the feature for lower-level groups.

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Configuring Licenses for Subgroups as a Site Administrator

As a dealer, you can manage the license settings granted to you by the parent group for the subgroups and projects you create. The procedure for setting restrictions is similar to delegating permissions from the higher-level group.

  1. Go to the Group Object tab in the User Management section.

  2. Here, you will see the objects and their subgroups to which you have access, granted by the higher-level group. In this section, you can create, edit, and add subgroups.

  3. Click on the three dots icon next to the desired object and select Edit.

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  1. In the newly opened window, go to the Licenses tab.

  2. Activate the Enable restriction option to set restrictions for the group.

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If the setting is disabled, the group has access to an unlimited number of project licenses

If the setting is disabled, the group has access to an unlimited number of project licenses

  1. If necessary, check the Reminder of the end of the license period checkbox and set the date for sending notifications about the license expiration.

You can configure a reminder to be sent before the end of the license validity period, specifying the number of days in advance and the notification frequency: once, daily, weekly, or every 30 days. The reminder will be sent to the email address listed in the group administrator's profile. For details on configuring the reminder template, refer to Mail Templates.

  1. After enabling Enable restriction, click the green Add new license button to access the advanced license settings.

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  1. After adding the license, a panel with a summary of available permissions will appear. Here, you can view key information, such as the license status and available features (e.g., virtual numbers, mobile applications, UKEY2). Click on this panel to proceed with further configuration steps.

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  1. In the newly opened window, set the necessary permissions for the group by specifying the number of licenses for SIP numbers and mobile devices. You can also enable additional features by selecting the corresponding checkboxes.

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The number of SIP licenses must be at least equal to the number of mobile application licenses, as each application requires a unique SIP number for activation. For example, if there are 10 mobile applications, at least 10 SIP numbers should be allocated. In self-hosted systems, SIP numbers can also be used for internal communication, such as numbers for concierge services or SIP dialers. If the distributor offers these options, additional SIP numbers should be specified.

The number of SIP licenses must be at least equal to the number of mobile application licenses, as each application requires a unique SIP number for activation. For example, if there are 10 mobile applications, at least 10 SIP numbers should be allocated. In self-hosted systems, SIP numbers can also be used for internal communication, such as numbers for concierge services or SIP dialers. If the distributor offers these options, additional SIP numbers should be specified.

If any restriction is exceeded or the settings contradict the licensing policy, the system will issue a notification, and saving the settings will not be possible.

  1. Once you have selected all the necessary permissions, check the License validity period checkbox to set the license duration:

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When modifying license durations, ensure they do not conflict with the periods set for other related groups.

When modifying license durations, ensure they do not conflict with the periods set for other related groups.

  1. After completing all the settings, click the Save icon in the lower right corner to apply the changes.

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License state

At the bottom of the Licenses section, a summary of the current licenses is displayed. This includes limits for SIP numbers and mobile devices, the number of used and available licenses, and the validity periods of each license. Additionally, active features and restrictions related to the current settings are shown.

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For troubleshooting, if a feature (any specific license) is disabled, this section can help identify the reason. It will indicate the group where the restriction is active, blocking the feature for lower-level groups.

For troubleshooting, if a feature (any specific license) is disabled, this section can help identify the reason. It will indicate the group where the restriction is active, blocking the feature for lower-level groups.

Adding a User to an Object

Once you have completed all necessary procedures for configuring licenses, you can apply them to the users who will utilize them. When adding a new user, you can set the required permissions and restrictions for using your licenses.

To assign licenses to a user, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the object where you need to create a new user.

  2. Select New User.

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  1. Enter the user’s information.

  2. In the license settings section, specify which licenses and features will be available to this user, adhering to the restrictions set at the group level.

  3. Set specific parameters, such as the number of available licenses and the license duration, if temporary access restrictions are required for the user.

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  1. Save the changes to activate the settings.

For more details on creating user profiles, refer here

Using Licenses as a User

End-users have access to the resources and features provided by their group within the license limits assigned at higher levels of the hierarchy. Depending on the settings made by the dealer or distributor, the user may have access to the following features:

  1. Interaction with Licensed Resources:

  2. Time-Based Restrictions:

  3. Receiving License Expiration Notifications:

  4. Resource Availability When Belonging to Multiple Groups: