Identify the particular resource
Record the exact family and author before saving a candidate. Two designs with similar names can have different character coverage and terms. Compare the whole word you need, including punctuation and accented letters, rather than only the large promotional sample.
Read the author’s information
DaFont’s FAQ says the catalog includes freeware, shareware, demonstration and public-domain resources. The license label above a download is an indication; read the archive’s text files or the author’s website for details. Missing author or license information is not evidence that unrestricted use is permitted.
Install a font file rather than a package image
DaFont’s troubleshooting advice distinguishes the actual TTF resource from the ZIP archive containing it. Use the font-file guide to understand the package, then follow the Windows or Mac installation workflow for your device.
Keep the author with the design
Save the original source page and supplied terms alongside project notes. When a design moves from a personal mockup to a business project, reread the relevant permission instead of relying on the fact that the initial download had no price.
Your questions, answered.
Does every DaFont resource include the same license?
No. DaFont directs users to each author’s accompanying terms and site.
Does a missing license mean a font is free for any use?
DaFont’s FAQ explicitly says that missing information does not establish that it is free.
Sources & background
Sources supporting this page’s explanations. Practical examples are our editorial suggestions.