Monotype Connect+ has a centralized workspace, License dashboard to help you view and manage the production fonts used within your company. It is an intuitive feature that enables you to view, monitor, review, track, and report your production font usage to Monotype.
It helps administrators discover discrepancies between licensed entitlements and actual font usage across products, users, or environments. It provides visibility into potential compliance risks and actionable recommendations to help ensure that software and font usage stays aligned with contractual agreements.
How can I use the License dashboard
Go to Manage > Font licensing > License dashboard for:
Complete font footprint visibility using font usage signals
Detection and resolution of font license gap
Automated production font lifecycle management
The available options on the License dashboard are:
Task | Description | Steps to use |
Scan documents | Upload and scan documents to identify fonts used in files and compare them against your company's licensed production fonts. |
Note: Refer to Document scanning article for details. |
View contract details | View information associated with your licensing agreement, such as customer details, contract dates, and entitlement limits. | Click Contract details to open the contract information panel.  |
Add a new production font | Add a font or font family to your company's approved production font inventory. | Click New production font, search for the required font, select the desired styles, and confirm the addition. |
View production fonts | Review the total number of production fonts used and the number of fonts available under your entitlement. | In the Production fonts card, click View all production fonts. |
Review font usage | View all fonts that have been synced, downloaded, or otherwise explored by users during the reporting period. | In the Fonts explored card, click View all fonts. |
Identify licensing gaps | Compare explored fonts against approved production fonts to identify potential licensing gaps and usage requiring review. | Review the Fonts explored and Production fonts sections, then investigate fonts that have not yet been approved for production use. |
View recommended fonts | Review unique fonts explored during the reporting period and identify fonts that may require licensing review or production approval. | In the Unique fonts explored card, click View recommended fonts. |
Monitor webfont usage | Track page views generated by active web projects and monitor usage against licensed website entitlements. | In the Monthly page views card, click View active websites. |
View quarterly reports | Review previously submitted production font usage reports for a selected year. | Scroll to the Quarterly reports section and select a year from the dropdown menu. |
Export a quarterly report | Download an individual quarterly report for auditing, compliance, or internal review purposes. | Click Export report in the Actions column for the required report. |
Download all reports | Download all quarterly reports available for the selected year. | Click Download all reports above the report table. |
Change report year | Filter available quarterly reports by year. | Select the desired year from the year dropdown next to Download all reports. |
Review submission status | View confirmation messages related to report submissions and licensing activities. | Review the notification banner displayed at the top of the dashboard. |
Access educational resources | Learn more about font licensing, production font management, and industry best practices. | Use the Learn more about the business of fonts section at the bottom of the dashboard. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the License dashboard?
The License dashboard is a centralized workspace that helps administrators view, monitor, manage, and report production font usage across their company. It provides access to production fonts, fonts for review, quarterly reports, and contract information.
Who can access the License dashboard?
The License dashboard is primarily intended for administrators and users responsible for managing font licensing and production font usage within their company.
What can I do from the License dashboard?
Your license dashboard can help you:
Scan documents for missing fonts
View contract details
Add production fonts
Review and confirm fonts for production use
View confirmed production fonts
Download reports
Monitor font activity and usage trends
Identify potential licensing gaps through font usage review workflows
What is license gap identification?
License gap identification is a use case of the License dashboard that helps you identify potential discrepancies between font usage and your company's licensed production fonts. It enables you to review font activity and take appropriate action to maintain compliance.
Identify fonts requiring review
Identify fonts requiring review
Compare Fonts explored with Production fonts to find the fonts that have been used but are not yet approved for production.
Investigate potential compliance risks
Investigate potential compliance risks
Review fonts explored, unique fonts, document scan results, and web font activity.
Validate production font usage
Validate production font usage
Confirm that fonts used in production are included in the approved production font inventory.
Prepare for reporting
Prepare for reporting
Review gaps before submitting quarterly reports to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
Track licensing trends
Track licensing trends
Monitor explored fonts and usage metrics over time to detect recurring licensing issues.
How are licensing gaps identified?
Licensing gaps may be identified when font activity, such as syncing, downloading, or deployment, does not align with your company's confirmed production font inventory.
How often should I review the License dashboard?
As a best practice, review the License dashboard regularly and before submitting quarterly reports. Companies with frequent font activity may benefit from monthly reviews.
Where can I see fonts that require review?
Click View fonts for review from the License dashboard to open the Fonts for review page and access fonts that have been synced, downloaded, or added to a web project during the current quarter.
How do I add a new production font?
To add a new production font to your inventory:
Click New production font from any of your Font licensing page (License dashboard, Fonts for review, or Production fonts).
Note: You can also click on the production font icon available on the font cards displayed on the My Library or Discover fonts pages.
Search for the desired font or select the required styles.
Click Next to define the timeline.
Click Mark as production.
How can I view all approved production fonts?
Use the Confirmed production fonts section and select View all confirmed production fonts to see the complete list of approved production fonts for the current quarter.
Can I export font licensing data?
Yes. You can export font review lists and quarterly reports directly from the License dashboard.
Can I download historical reports?
Yes. The Quarterly reports section allows you to view and download reports for previous quarters and years.
What should I do if I find a potential licensing gap?
Review the font usage details, verify whether the font is approved for production, and take appropriate action, such as confirming the font, updating records, or removing unauthorized usage.
Does the license dashboard help with compliance?
Yes. The dashboard provides visibility into production font usage, review workflows, provide tools for reporting, and shows potential licensing gaps, helping companies maintain compliance with their licensing agreements.
Can non-admin users interact with the License dashboard?
Non-admin users can request fonts for production use, while administrative users manage approvals, production fonts, and reporting activities.
Where can I get help if I have questions about font licensing?
You can contact the support team or use the chat option available within the platform for assistance.