Activation differs slightly depending on your integration method.
If you are using the official CKEditor 5 React component, pass the licenseKey inside the config prop:
For standard commercial applications, SaaS platforms, or enterprise internal tools: ckeditor 5 license key
If you are using the pre-built version from a CDN, you typically set the license key as a global configuration:
: Add the key to the General Settings of the CKEditor 5 Premium Features module. Common Issues & Validation Hello from CKEditor 5
: Required if your software is proprietary, commercial, or closed-source.
Hello from CKEditor 5!
Which (React, Angular, Vue, Vanilla JS) are you using?
CKEditor offers a for startups, small businesses, or personal projects that meet specific criteria (usually based on monthly active users or company size). Go to the CKEditor website. Sign up for the Free Tier dashboard. Generate your free commercial license key instantly. 2. Commercial Subscription (For Businesses) Go to the CKEditor website
You only need to add the license key once in your configuration, regardless of how many premium features you intend to use.
: If you are self-hosting the editor (via npm or ZIP) and your project is compliant with GPL 2+ terms , you do not need a unique alphanumeric key. Instead, you must set the property to the string 'GPL' in your code. Commercial & Premium Users :