CodeMeter
CodeMeter is a macOS licensing and software protection tool that manages product licenses, dongles, and license containers for protected applications.
What is CodeMeter?
CodeMeter is a licensing and software protection application for macOS that lets protected software check, store, and manage licenses on a Mac. It is commonly installed alongside professional or industrial software that relies on CodeMeter for activation, dongle support, local license storage, or network license access. Users typically interact with CodeMeter through CodeMeter Control Center to view available licenses, monitor connected CmDongles, restart the licensing service, or adjust basic runtime settings. The software supports several licensing models, including hardware dongles, software-based licenses, and cloud-connected licensing workflows. On Macs, it is mainly a supporting utility rather than a standalone everyday app, and many users encounter it because another licensed product depends on it. WIBU-SYSTEMS AG publishes CodeMeter as part of its broader software licensing platform.
Key features
- View installed and available software licenses
- Manage connected CmDongles and other license containers
- Activate and use software protected by CodeMeter
- Access local or network-based license services
- Restart and manage the CodeMeter runtime service
- Support hardware, software, and cloud-based licensing models
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Safety overview
Status: Use with caution
CodeMeter is legitimate licensing software, but it may run a background licensing service that other apps depend on. If you remove it while a licensed product still uses it, that product may stop launching or lose access to its activation. Older CodeMeter Runtime versions have had serious security vulnerabilities, especially in network service components, so it is wise to keep it updated and avoid exposing license server features unless you need them.
Recommendation: Keep CodeMeter if you use any software that needs it for activation, dongle access, or license checks. If you no longer use those products, you can remove CodeMeter, but expect any dependent licensed apps to stop working until it is reinstalled. Before removing it, open the licensed app you care about and confirm whether it still relies on CodeMeter.
Common paths
/Applications/CodeMeter.app
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