Hi,
Yes, it is possible, but in Mendix licensing the key is typically issued per node/environment, not specifically “for production only”.
If you want to run a validation or test environment continuously, you need to request a separate licensed node for that environment. Many teams do this when they have multiple environments such as Dev, Test, Acceptance, and Production. Each node gets its own license key.
Without a license key, the runtime behaves exactly as you described — it stops after a few hours because it is running in unlicensed mode.
What is usually done in this situation:
If you are working with an existing Mendix subscription, your organization’s Mendix administrator or account manager can typically create additional nodes for non-production environments.
If you are unsure whether your subscription allows additional nodes, the safest approach is to contact Mendix Support or your Mendix account representative. They can confirm whether a separate license for a validation/test environment can be issued under your current agreement.
Have a lovely day Makoto, :)
You may want to consider requesting a non-production license for your validation environment. If the validation environment needs to run continuously for testing business scenarios, there are a couple of approaches that are commonly used.
One option could be to request a separate node or environment through the Mendix Portal, obtain a license key for that environment, and apply the license to your validation/test setup.
Alternatively, it might be helpful to contact Mendix Support and ask whether it is possible to obtain a non-production environment license specifically for validation or testing purposes.
They can clarify what licensing options are available for your setup.
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