> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.wproofreader.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.wproofreader.com/v6.12.0/deployment/licensing/disable-license-auto-reactivation.md).

# Disable license auto-reactivation

There is a mechanism of license reactivation available and, by default, it is enabled. There will be a set of attempts to reactivate a license automatically that is about to expire (7 days, 1 day, 1 hour, and 10 minutes before expiration). All the attempts and their status will be recorded in the log files in case you have an internet connection on the server with the WebSpellChecker software.

If you do not wish the license to be auto-reactivated upon its expiration, you can disable the [**AutoLicenseReactivation**](/v6.12.0/deployment/configuration/application-server/appserver-parameters.md#draft-appserverparameters-autolicensereactivation) option.

1\. Before making any changes, it is recommended to **stop AppServer**.

2\. Locate the **AppServerX.xml** configuration file in the WebSpellChecker installation folder on your server. The default path to the AppServerX.xml file is **\<WebSpellChecker\_Installation\_Path>/AppServer/AppServerX.xml**

3\. Scroll down to the section with parameters responsible for licensing: **\<License>...\</License>**.

4\. For the **AutoLicenseReactivation** parameter change the default value from **true** to **false**, to disable the license reactivation attempts.

AppServerX.xml

```javascript
<AutoLicenseReactivation>false</AutoLicenseReactivation>
```

5\.

Restart AppServer to apply changes in `AppServerX.xml`.

To restart: [stop](https://docs.wproofreader.com/v6.12.0/deployment/licensing/pages/IA2KNQLXDh85TwDivL4y#mainappservercommands-stopappserverwindowslinux2.stopappserver) the application, then [start](https://docs.wproofreader.com/v6.12.0/deployment/licensing/pages/IA2KNQLXDh85TwDivL4y#mainappservercommands-startappserverwindowslinux1.startappserver) it again.

Use [Main AppServer commands](/v6.12.0/deployment/configuration/application-server/main-appserver-commands.md).

Since the auto-reactivation will be disabled, you are responsible for ensuring timely activation of the license manually. Otherwise, the spell and grammar check functionality stops working.