If you have previously purchased a license and stopped renewing, you may have a perpetual fallback license that allows you to use the specific version released at the time of your purchase. How to Register/Activate (General Steps) Help > Register in the main menu. JetBrains Account or input an Activation Code

If you pay for 12 consecutive months of a subscription, you receive a "perpetual fallback license" for the version available at the start of that 12-month period. Free & Discounted Licenses: JetBrains offers free licenses for students, educators, and open-source contributors

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: Valid for anyone with a university email.