BioNumerics relies on the Wibu-Systems CodeMeter security, which uses AES encryption. Brute-forcing a license string to extend an expiration date is highly difficult and not feasible for standard users.
The BioNumerics license string is a small string of characters with enormous operational weight. It is the gatekeeper to PFGE normalization, WGS assembly, and dendrogram creation.
Key takeaways:
By treating your license string with the same rigor you apply to your experimental controls, you ensure that BioNumerics runs reliably, allowing you to focus on the science rather than software validation.
Last updated: October 2024. Specifications are based on BioNumerics v7.6 through v9.0. Always consult the official bioMérieux documentation for version-specific syntax changes. bionumerics license string
Need further help? Contact bioMérieux Technical Support with your dongle ID and the first 8 characters of your license string ready. Do not send the full string via unencrypted email.
Think of the dongle (hardware key) as the key, and the license string as the lock’s combination. You plug the dongle into a USB port, but the software asks for the string to confirm that the specific dongle you are using has the permissions you need. By treating your license string with the same
Bionumerics (by Applied Maths/ bioMérieux) uses license strings to control access to its software features and modules. A license string is a compact, encoded token that binds licensing metadata (product edition, enabled modules, expiry, node or user limits, and sometimes hardware fingerprints) to a cryptographic signature that the Bionumerics license server or local license manager validates. Understanding how these strings work matters for deployment, compliance, troubleshooting, and integration.