The Player SDK requires a license for authorization. This topic describes how to obtain and use a Player SDK license.
Obtain a license
The ApsaraVideo VOD Player SDK uses licenses for authorization. Different license editions have different prices and provide different features. For more information about the features of each license edition, see Player SDK Feature Details. If you have any questions, see the Player Billing FAQ or submit an Alibaba Cloud technical ticket.
Purchase a paid version
You can purchase and authorize the official version of the Player SDK on the Audio and Video Terminal SDK Purchase Page. For instructions, see Integrate the Player License.
Free with minimum purchase
To apply for the free offer, visit Player SDK free offer application.
If your cumulative spending on resources such as ApsaraVideo VOD, ApsaraVideo Live, and Intelligent Media Services reaches a specific amount within the last 31 days (from T-30 to T), you can receive a free Player SDK license of a specific edition. The details are as follows:
T: The current date (inclusive).
T-30: 30 days before the current date (inclusive).
The statistical period is the last 31 days, calculated on a rolling basis.
Purchase type | Service type | Purchase amount (USD) | Offer description |
Minimum spending (list price) | ApsaraVideo VOD, ApsaraVideo Live, Intelligent Media Services | ≥ 15,000 | Receive a free one-year license for the Player SDK Professional Edition. |
How to renew a license
Method 1: Renew on the License Management page
Go to My Authorization in the ApsaraVideo VOD console.
Click the License Management tab, find the instance ID attached to the application, and click Renew in the Actions column.
ImportantIf the instance ID is empty or an error occurs in the console during renewal, you must renew using Method 2: Purchase a new license and attach it to your application or by submitting a ticket to Alibaba Cloud technical support.
Renewal applies to the entire license order. If your license order includes multiple SDK benefits, the renewal applies to all SDKs. Upgrades or downgrades are not supported during renewal. If you have any questions, submit a ticket to Alibaba Cloud technical support.
On the renewal management page, click Renew in the Actions column.
On the ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK renewal page, confirm your current configuration and subscription duration. Then, click Buy Now to complete the renewal. Select Enable Auto-renewal to prevent your license from expiring.
Method 2: Purchase a new license and attach it to your application
If you have purchased an SDK license and the corresponding order instance ID is empty, or if an error occurs in the console during renewal, you must purchase the MediaBox Audio and Video SDK before the license authorization expires. After the purchase, follow the instructions in Step 3: Bind the License to prevent your online application from being unable to call the SDK and causing service exceptions.