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title Request a Developer License
description How to request developer licenses and API access for RWS products
author RWS

Request a Developer License

Selecting the Right License

Developer access requirements vary across the RWS product ecosystem. Choose from the primary license types for developers:

Desktop License for Trados Studio

  • Requires desktop professional license
  • Grants full functionality of Trados Studio on a single computer.
  • Ideal for creating desktop-based integrations or customizations.

Cloud License for Trados Team or Enterprise

  • Requires Trados Cloud development license
  • Provides access to Trados capabilities in a cloud-based environment.
  • Best suited for solutions requiring team collaboration, centralized project management, and cloud workflows.

Other RWS Products

  • Language Weaver, Tridion, XPP, MultiTerm, Passolo, Trados Edge (formerly GroupShare), WorldServer, Managed Translation, MultiTrans, Trados Business Manager.
  • Refer to respective product documentation for developer access
  • Contact Technical Partner Support if you're unsure about requirements

Apply for a Developer License

Send an email to Technical Partner Support with the following information:

  1. Full name and address - For identification and license assignment
  2. Development purpose - Describe your intended use:
    • Custom integrations
    • Automation scripts
    • Trados Studio plugin development
    • Trados Cloud add-on development
    • Other (please specify)
  3. Company affiliation - If applicable:
    • Company name and your role
    • Primary contact person
    • Mention if you're representing an existing RWS customer
  4. Solution details - Help us understand your project:
    • Brief description of your planned solution
    • Target audience (internal use, specific customer, public distribution)
    • Intended AppStore publication: Yes/No
    • Pricing model: Free/Paid (if applicable)

What Happens Next

  1. Review - Our team evaluates each request against licensing guidelines
  2. Assessment - We consider the potential value and impact to the RWS community
  3. Approval - Once approved, you'll receive detailed instructions to proceed
  4. License delivery - Follow-up email with license details and next steps

Timeline

License requests are typically processed within 3-5 business days of receiving complete information.

Getting Started After Approval

Once you have your developer license:

  1. Set up your development environment - Follow the provided installation instructions
  2. Explore the documentation - Review APIs and SDKs for your target platform
  3. Join the community - Connect with other developers at RWS Developer Community
  4. Plan your distribution - Consider how you'll publish your solution using our AppStore Publishing Guide

Need Help?