SimHub can listen to your microphone for voice commands ("Pit stop please") or read aloud flag statuses ("Yellow flag in sector 2"). These plugins are disabled in the free version.
Create or download dashboards from RaceDepartment or the SimHub Community. Without a license, a "Powered by SimHub" watermark covers your beautiful GT3 dash. The license removes this, giving you a clean, broadcast-ready HUD.
The file is a plain text JSON structure. Top-level fields include: simhub license file top
| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| licenseId | Unique license key (alphanumeric) |
| licenseType | e.g., "Commercial", "Personal" |
| customerName | Name provided at purchase |
| email | Email used for purchase |
| issueDate | ISO 8601 timestamp |
| expiryDate | Perpetual licenses show null |
| features | Array of unlocked modules (ShakeIt, Bass Shaker, Wind, etc.) |
| maxDevices | Integer limit for simultaneous output devices |
| signature | RSA-signed hash (integrity check) |
SimHub licenses are per user, not per PC. To move: SimHub can listen to your microphone for voice
If you forget to deactivate, use the license reset portal (contact SimHub support with your purchase email).
For hardcore sim racers, losing a license during a Windows reinstall is a nightmare. Here is the top backup strategy: If you forget to deactivate, use the license
To restore after a fresh Windows install:
Note: This backup method only works if your hardware ID hasn't changed. If you bought a new SSD or reinstalled Windows on the same motherboard, it will work. If you built a new PC, you need to use the activation key reset method.
Unlike modern cloud-based software that phones home every few minutes, SimHub uses a local, encrypted license file. When you purchase a license from the official SimHub website (via Patreon or a one-time payment), you receive a file named something like SimHub.License.dat.
This file does three things: