doc/articles/get-started-licensing.md
Sign in with your Uno Platform account directly in your favorite IDE (Visual Studio, VS Code, or Rider), to unlock powerful tools like Hot Reload, helping you speed up development. With a single registration, you also get early access to new features and the opportunity to connect with the Uno Platform community to share feedback and network.
[email protected]. Follow the instructions in the email to activate your account.After creating your Uno Platform account, follow the steps below to sign in to your preferred IDE:
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If you've already set up Visual Studio by following the Get Started on Visual Studio documentation, sign in as follows:
Create a new Uno Platform project by following the Creating an app with Visual Studio documentation or open an existing one with Uno.Sdk version 5.5 or higher.
For existing applications, you should take this opportunity to update to the latest Uno.Sdk version. See our migration guide to upgrade.
After your project has finished loading, a notification should appear. Click on the Sign in / Register button.
[!TIP] Ensure that the lower left IDE icon shows a check mark and says "Ready" . This ensures that the projects have been created, and their dependencies have been restored completely.
[!NOTE] If the notification doesn’t appear, access the Studio app by clicking on Extensions > Uno Platform > Studio....
If you’ve already set up Visual Studio Code by following the Get Started on VS Code documentation, sign in as follows:
Create a new Uno Platform project by following the Creating an app with VS Code documentation or open an existing one with Uno.Sdk version 5.5 or higher.
For existing applications, you should take this opportunity to update to the latest Uno.Sdk version. See our migration guide to upgrade.
After your project has finished loading, check the status bar at the bottom left of VS Code. By default, YourProjectName.sln is selected. Switch to YourProjectName.csproj to load the project instead.
Once you've switched to the proper project, a notification should appear. Click the Sign in / Register button.
[!NOTE] If the notification doesn’t appear, access the Studio app by selecting View > Command Palette... and typing
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If you’ve already set up JetBrains Rider by following the Get Started on JetBrains Rider documentation, sign in as follows:
Create a new Uno Platform project by following the Create an app with JetBrains Rider documentation or open an existing one with Uno.Sdk version 5.5 or higher.
For existing applications, you should take this opportunity to update to the latest Uno.Sdk version. See our migration guide to upgrade.
After your project has finished loading, a notification should appear. Click on the Sign in / Register button.
[!NOTE] If the notification doesn’t appear, access the Studio app by selecting Tools > Uno Platform > Studio....
In the Uno Platform Studio window, click on Sign in. You’ll be redirected to your browser to enter your Uno Platform account credentials.
After signing in (or creating your account), return to the Uno Platform Studio window. You’ll now see your account and subscription details displayed. Your subscription type (Community or Pro) determines which products you can access. From the overflow menu (...), you can access additional resources, refresh your account information, or sign out.
The Community edition of Uno Platform Studio includes a 15-day trial of Uno Platform Studio Pro, which includes Hot Design<sup>®</sup>, Hot Design<sup>®</sup> Agent, and Uno MCPs. If your Uno Platform Studio Pro trial has expired, you’ll have the option to extend it directly from the Uno Studio Platform window—or, if you’re ready to upgrade, simply click Purchase Now. This will take you to the Uno Platform website, where you can choose your subscription plan and the number of licenses you need.
Uno Platform Studio revolutionizes how developers design, build, and iterate on their applications. When you purchase a Uno Platform Studio Pro license, you get full access to purpose-built tools that streamline your workflow:
Hot Design<sup>®</sup>: The industry-first, runtime visual designer, for cross-platform .NET Applications. Hot Design<sup>®</sup> transforms your running app into a Designer, from any IDE, on any OS, to create polished interfaces with ease. Get started
Hot Design<sup>®</sup> Agent: An AI-powered assistant designed for rapid UX/UI creation and enhancement within your application. It leverages data contexts and live previews to help developers design, refine, and interact with user interfaces in real time. Built on deep knowledge of Uno Platform and your running app, it simplifies cross-platform .NET design, enabling intuitive and efficient workflows.Learn more
Uno MCPs: Uno MCP connects AI agents and developers directly to Uno Platform’s complete knowledge base - documentation, APIs, and best practices with structured, semantic access. The App MCP is a local runtime service that allows AI agents and automation tools to intelligently interact with a live Uno Platform application. Get started
Hot Reload
Reliably update any code in your app and get instant confirmation your changes were applied, with a new Hot Reload Indicator to monitor changes while you develop. Get started
Design-to-Code Generate ready-to-use, well-structured XAML or C# Markup directly from your Figma designs with one click, completely eliminating manual design handoff. Get started
Check out Compare Uno Platform Studio Community vs Pro plan to see what you gain by upgrading.
[!IMPORTANT] Uno Platform itself remains open-source and free under Apache 2.0. The Pro subscription is specifically for Uno Platform Studio features.
Once you have purchased a Uno Platform Studio Pro subscription, you may need to assign or activate your license:
After purchasing your Pro subscription, you should receive a confirmation email with your license details.
Sign in to your IDE following the steps in the "Sign in to your IDE of choice" section above.
In the Uno Platform Studio window, click Refresh to update your license status.
Your Pro features should now be available.
If you notice a small snowflake icon next to the Hot Design<sup>®</sup> flame icon when running your Uno app, this indicates that Hot Design<sup>®</sup> is not active:
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License Assignment (for team subscriptions):
Verification:
If you encounter issues during the subscription or licensing process:
Payment Problems:
License Not Activated:
Uno Platform Studio Pro Trial Expired:
Support:
For general questions about Uno Platform, refer to the general FAQ or see the troubleshooting section for common issues and solutions.
If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, join our Discord server, connect with us via GitHub, or reach out on our contact page.