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Connecting to a remote 4D application server is easy!

A connection dialog will appear and all you’ll have to do is select your server

Do I Need a Serial Number?

NO The license should reside on the server.

How can I do this more quickly in the future?

File Menu > Open > Remote Database...

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Launch or edit any 4D application

Simply open a 4D database file like any other document!

Do I Need a Serial Number?

NO Use an interpreted database without access to Design Mode in the 4D Interpreted Desktop mode.

YES Edit an interpreted database with access to Design Mode with a 4D Developer Standard or 4D Developer Professional license.

YES Run a compiled application with 4D Developer Standard, 4D Developer Professional, 4D SQL Desktop, or 4D Web Application Server.

BUT You can have access to all of these modes for 30 days under an evaluation license.

How can I do this more quickly in the future?

File menu > Open > Local Database...

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Create your own application instantly!

Start from scratch, use a template, or use a structure definition, and build your very own database.

Do I Need a Serial Number?

NO Use an interpreted database without access to Design Mode in the 4D Interpreted Desktop mode.

BUT You have unlimited creation capabilities for 30 days under the evaluation license.

How can I do this more quickly in the future?

File menu > New > Database...

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Enter your license number

If you have already purchased a license for the 4D product line, you may enter your serial number and begin using all the features available with your type of license.


Having trouble with your license?

A 4D customer service representative will be happy to assist you.

Click here to find your local 4D representative.

Purchase a license online

4D has a number of packages for your development and deployment needs. If you're ready to buy, please visit the 4D Store for your country.

4D Online Store Selector


Which license is right for me?

If you'd like to learn which 4D offer is right for your needs, see the side-by-side comparisons on our web site.

4D v13 Product Line


Still uncertain?

Click here to find your local 4D representative.

Try 4D for free

Register for a free evaluation and use 4D v13 in a nearly unlimited fashion for 30 days.

Once you've decided to purchase a license, there will be no need to download or re-install 4D.


Are there any limitation?

You will not be able to compile or distribute double-clickable applications while under the 30-day evaluation license.