Older versions or high-security labs often use a physical USB dongle. The license string is "burned" into the hardware, though you may still need a digital string to update the maintenance contract.
Recent versions (v8.0 and v9.0) have introduced a hybrid model. While the license string remains for on-premise dongles, BioNumerics now supports for virtual machines or remote workstations. bionumerics license string
In BioNumerics (developed by Applied Maths), a license string or "product key" is a unique identifier used to activate the software and define which modules (e.g., Sequence Analysis, Tree Graphics, etc.) are available to the user. 1. How to Obtain a License String Older versions or high-security labs often use a