What is License Pool?

The License Pool module allows users in Shell to launch games with preconfigured venue licenses. This way, players get instant access to games without needing personal accounts on different platforms.
 

Supported platforms

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 Steam Epic Games Battle.net Riot Games

 Ubisoft Connect Rockstar Games Origin

 ℹ️ How license pool works

The License Pool module lets players launch games using office licenses — no personal accounts needed. Add licenses (username and password), enable them for your offices, and connect them to a game(s).

Each license can only be used by one player at a time. When a player launches a game, the system automatically assigns the first available license. If a license includes multiple games, only one can be active during the session while the others remain unused.

💡 Best practice: Add one game per license to eliminate idle time, ensure instant access for players, and maximize your venue's license efficiency.

Quick Setup

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Licenses can be added in the admin panel → Games & Apps → License Pool.

Launching games with venue licenses

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In Shell, cards with venue accounts are marked with a "key" icon. 

When a game is launched, the system automatically provides the first available license, allowing a user to start playing right away without entering a login or password. Licenses are automatically distributed among users, so the same license cannot be issued to more than one player at the same time.

📎 It is best to determine the number of venue licenses based on the number of PCs or the average number of visitors during peak hours.

Benefits of License Pool

For venues: quick onboarding of new users, reduced entry barriers to games, centralized license management.

For users: instant access to games without registration, the ability to try a game before purchasing, and ease of use. 

🖇️ Learn more about configuring License Pool in this article.