When you launch SmartSVN for the first time, you can browse to and select your license file during the initial configuration.
For large organizations, an optional on-premise license server can be used to manage seats without distributing individual files to every workstation. smartsvn license file
A SmartSVN license file is a machine-readable document that unlocks the premium features of the software beyond the free "Foundation" version. It typically contains your registration details and validation keys. When you launch SmartSVN for the first time,
When you first start SmartSVN, it can automatically request a 31-day machine-specific evaluation license. smartsvn license file