# JetBrains Rider Free License – How to Get It (Simple Guide for Students & Hobby Users) **URL:** \ **Category:** Tutorials & Methods\ **Tags:** tools, programming, freebies\ **Created:** [June 16, 2025, 1:27am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/jetbrains-rider-free-license-how-to-get-it-simple-guide-for-students-hobby-users/306720 "2025-06-16T01:27:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SRZ](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/srz/32/146132_2.png) [@SRZ](https://onehack.st/u/SRZ)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2025, 1:27am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/jetbrains-rider-free-license-how-to-get-it-simple-guide-for-students-hobby-users/306720/1 "2025-06-16T01:27:29Z")
## ✅ Quick Start Map **Student?** ➜ Apply via JetBrains site ➜ Get all tools free **Hobby dev?** ➜ Install Rider ➜ Choose “Non-commercial use” ➜ Use it free **Making money?** ➜ Time to buy a license ![image](https://onehack.st/uploads/default/original/3X/e/0/e01c431a7f7456b2c00a51364f9cb30e0e88df72.jpeg) ## 🎓 Option 1: If You’re a Student (Full JetBrains Access) If you’re a student, you can get **ALL JetBrains tools for free** – including Rider, WebStorm, IntelliJ, PyCharm, and more. ### ✅ Who can apply: - Students with a school/university email - Students with a valid student ID or ISIC card - Students already approved in GitHub Student Pack ### 📌 Steps to apply: 1. **Go to this page:** [https://www.jetbrains.com/community/education/#students](https://www.jetbrains.com/community/education/#students) 2. **Sign in or create a JetBrains account** 3. **Choose how to prove you’re a student:** 4. **Get approved (usually instant if email is used)** 5. **Download and activate Rider or any other JetBrains tool** Just log in with your JetBrains account – your license will activate automatically ### 🔁 Renewal: - License lasts **1 year** - You’ll get an email reminder to renew if you’re still a student - Just re-verify your student email or upload proof again * * * ## 🧑‍💻 Option 2: If You’re an Individual (Non-Commercial Use Only) If you’re not a student but working on **personal, open-source, or hobby projects that don’t make money** , you can still use Rider for free. ### ✅ Allowed uses: - Learning and self-study - Hobby coding - Open-source contributions - YouTube tutorials or content (as long as Rider isn’t used to build a product you’re selling) ### ❌ Not allowed: - Freelancing or client work - Projects that make money (even a little) - Anything for a business, job, or company * * * ## 🛠 How to Activate the Free Non-Commercial License 1. **Download JetBrains Rider:** [https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/download/](https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/download/) 2. **Install and open Rider** 3. **In the license screen, choose “Non-commercial Use”** (If not visible, update to the latest version) 4. **Sign in with your JetBrains account (or create one)** 5. **Accept the non-commercial license terms** 6. **Done!** You now have Rider fully unlocked for personal/non-commercial use * * * ## 🔁 Renewal (Super Easy) - License is valid for **1 year** - If you use Rider at least once in the last 6 months, it renews **automatically** - No forms, no emails – just keep using it for non-commercial work * * * ## 🔍 Student License vs Non-Commercial License: What’s the Difference? | Feature | Student License | Non-Commercial License | | --- | --- | --- | | Who gets it? | Verified students | Anyone (no proof needed) | | Covers all JetBrains tools? | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (Rider only) | | How to apply? | Fill online form | Activate inside Rider | | Needs approval? | Yes | No | | License length | 1 year (manual renew) | 1 year (auto renew if used) | | Data collection | Opt-in or off | Some data collected | | Can earn money using it? | ❌ No | ❌ No | * * * ## 🧾 Final Reminder > If you’re learning, tinkering, or coding for fun – JetBrains supports you with a full free license. But the moment your project starts making money or becomes client work – **you need a paid license**. It’s fair, and honestly, the cost is low compared to the value you get. * * * ## 🔗 Useful Links - 🎓 Student License Application: [https://www.jetbrains.com/community/education/#students](https://www.jetbrains.com/community/education/#students) - 📥 Rider Download Page: [https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/download/](https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/download/) - 📃 Non-Commercial License Terms: [https://www.jetbrains.com/legal/terms/toolbox\_non\_commercial.html](https://www.jetbrains.com/legal/terms/toolbox_non_commercial.html) * * * ---
**Author:** ![Ben\_Qotsa2017](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/ben_qotsa2017/32/15914_2.png) [@Ben\_Qotsa2017](https://onehack.st/u/Ben_Qotsa2017)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/jetbrains-rider-free-license-how-to-get-it-simple-guide-for-students-hobby-users/306720/2 "2025-06-17T13:38:57Z")
How do I get a student licence. Is there a way to get one. Also if I have a student licence, can I use this production. ---
**Author:** ![SRZ](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/srz/32/146132_2.png) [@SRZ](https://onehack.st/u/SRZ)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 1:05am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/jetbrains-rider-free-license-how-to-get-it-simple-guide-for-students-hobby-users/306720/3 "2025-06-18T01:05:08Z")
Hi! 👋 You can get a **JetBrains Student License** for free if you’re currently enrolled in a school, college, or university. 👉 Just apply here: [https://www.jetbrains.com/community/education/#students](https://www.jetbrains.com/community/education/#students) You’ll need to verify your student status using either: - Your school/university email - OR upload a valid student ID - OR connect your GitHub account (if you’re part of GitHub Student Pack) 🔒 **Important:** The student license is for learning, open-source, and personal projects only. **You can’t use it for production or any work that earns money.** If your project becomes commercial or part of your job, you’ll need a paid license. Hope that helps! 😊