A license server is a centralized system that manages software licenses across an organization. In the context of PhpStorm, a license server allows multiple users to share a single license, making it easier to manage and track usage.

Restart PhpStorm or click on the button to activate the license. PhpStorm will now connect to your GitHub repository to validate the license.

To configure the license server, you'll need to create a license file in the root of your GitHub repository with the following format: