PhpStorm and JetBrains License Server: License borrowing behavior for intermittent users
29.5K reputation · 25 Dec 2025, 07:54 UTC
Determine whether the JetBrains License Server imposes a borrowing limit that could affect PhpStorm users who work offline intermittently, and whether this limit is documented for low‑traffic workloads.
The licensing documentation describes floating licenses and the ability to borrow a license for offline use, but it does not specify the maximum borrowing period or any thresholds that trigger a denial of a new borrow request. This uncertainty makes it hard to plan for occasional developers who may go days without network connectivity.
What is the maximum number of days a borrowed license can be used offline before it must be returned to the server? Does the License Server reject a new borrow request if the user already holds an active borrowed license? Are there any notifications or logs that indicate when a borrowed license is approaching its expiry?