Once you have successfully imported your license key into REAPER (using the methods described below), the software automatically creates (or places) the reaper-license.rk file in its resource folder. This is the file that REAPER checks every time it starts up to confirm your license is valid.
So, what is reaper-license.rk, and what purpose does it serve? In simple terms, reaper-license.rk is a license file used to activate and validate a Reaper license. When a user purchases a Reaper license, they receive a unique license key, which is then used to generate the reaper-license.rk file. This file contains encrypted information that verifies the user's license and allows them to use Reaper without restrictions. reaper-license.rk
: For individuals using REAPER for personal use, or businesses with an annual gross revenue under Once you have successfully imported your license key