Create new license

Under the Envato Elements License, if you want to use the same Item for separate projects, you will need to create a new license for each end-use. This ensures you comply with the license terms and supports the contributors.

• How do I create a new license?

  

  With the new Envato experience, we've introduced "one-click" downloads and licensing to make your workflow smoother. When you download an item, a license is automatically created with the current date, whether you are on the search page or an individual item page.

  If you prefer to assign a specific end-product or project name to your license at the time of download, simply click the Manage button. From there, you can create a new project or choose an existing one.

• How can I manage and organize my licenses?

  While our system handles licensing automatically, you still have full control over how your assets are organized. Each license covers a single use, so you will need a separate license for each unique project.

  You can now create and label licenses from four different locations:

  1. At download: Click Manage immediately after downloading to assign a custom name.
  2. From your Downloads page: Select View licenses, then choose Create new license.
  3. From the item page: Click the Licenses tab and select Create new license.
  4. From a Workspace: Items are automatically licensed to your Workspace name. To change this, click Manage to create a custom license name.

  Organizing your licenses can be done at any time and does not require you to re-download the asset.

• Can I choose how I license my downloads?

  Yes, you can customize your licensing workflow within your user preferences. You can choose from three options:

  • Never ask: Items are automatically licensed every time you download, which is ideal for high-volume projects.
  • Always ask: You will be prompted to choose or create a license name for every download to keep your projects strictly organized.
  • Remember last choice: The system applies your most recently used license name to your next download.

• How do I search for previously used license names?

  Reusing project names is easy with our search feature. When downloading, you can search through all your existing license names to assign them quickly. If you choose not to name a license, your items remain fully licensed under the automatic date-stamped system.

  

• Why is it important to create a new license for each project?

  Not only are you legally required to relicense an item for each individual project you use it in, but doing so also ensures the contributor who created it will be paid accordingly for your usage.

• What happens to my existing licenses for items I’ve already downloaded?

  All your past valid downloads are already covered for their original intended use. Our system has automatically generated a valid commercial license for every item you’ve downloaded in the past, so there’s no need to re-download or manually register those specific projects. Keep in mind that each license covers a single specific project. If you want to use one of these items for a new or different project, you will need to create a new license for that specific end-use. You can easily generate new licenses or access your existing license certificates through your Downloads page, the item page, or your Workspace (unless the Item has been removed from Elements, or was used as part of previous "Trial use" options).