Telerik.Licensing NuGet package is not available on the Telerik NuGet feed

Environment

Version	Product	Author
Q1 2025	Telerik Document Processing	Desislava Yordanova

Description

Starting with 2025.1.205 (2025 Q1), all users of the Telerik and Kendo UI components and tools, will need to apply a valid license key file to both, new and existing projects. For details, see our Licensing Documentation.

When working with Telerik Document Processing libraries, managing NuGet package sources efficiently becomes crucial, especially with the introduction of the Telerik.Licensing package. The Telerik NuGet Packages can be downloaded from the Telerik NuGet Server. However, the Telerik.Licensing NuGet package is not available for download from the same feed.

This knowledge base article demonstrates how to configure NuGet package sources to facilitate smooth package restoration for both, Telerik Document Processing libraries and the Telerik.Licensing package.

This knowledge-base article also answers the following questions:

• How do I manage Telerik packages using the NuGet.config file?
• What is the best way to configure NuGet package sources for Telerik Document Processing libraries?
• How can I ensure the Telerik.Licensing package is restored correctly in my projects?

Solution

With Q1 2025, all Telerik and Kendo UI products require the Telerik.Licensing NuGet package. The Telerik.Licensing NuGet package can be obtained through the nuget.org feed with Package source: "https://api.nuget.org/v3/index.json" and is not available for download from the Telerik NuGet feed. This prevents having to upload the package separately for each product in the Download system, which can lead to duplication and needing to do corresponding product releases.

To ensure the Telerik.Licensing package and the Telerik Document Processing libraries are restored correctly, follow the steps below to configure your NuGet.config file:

1. Modify the NuGet.config file to include both the nuget.org and the Telerik NuGet feed. This setup allows the restoration of the Telerik Document Processing libraries from the Telerik NuGet feed and the Telerik.Licensing package from nuget.org.

  <packageSources>
    <clear/>
    <add key="nuget.org" value="https://api.nuget.org/v3/index.json" protocolVersion="3" />
    <add key="Telerik_v3_Feed" value="https://nuget.telerik.com/v3/index.json" protocolVersion="3"/>
  </packageSources>

2. Ensure that your Telerik account has the appropriate licenses and that you are authenticated correctly in the Telerik NuGet feed to avoid issues with accessing the Telerik Document Processing libraries.

3. For Continuous Integration (CI) environments, ensure the Telerik.Licensing package is accessible via nuget.org and the CI environment has access to the internet to restore the package. Alternatively, consider manually downloading the NuGet packages and hosting them in a local feed or directory accessible by your CI environment.

By following these steps, you can efficiently manage the NuGet package sources for your projects that use Telerik Document Processing libraries and ensure the Telerik.Licensing package is restored correctly.

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