Activating An iLok License

After an iLok license has been deposited to your iLok account, you must activate it to a location.

Activation Locations #

1. Computer – the license is activated to your computer system.
2. iLok USB Key – the license is activated on the small dongle that can be moved between different computers

Two Ways To Activate A License #

1. iLok License Manager Application – This powerful application lets you manage all your licenses.
2. Activation Dialog – The plug-in or application can present a wizard dialog that lets you select an available license and select an activation location.

Activation Using iLok License Manager #

The iLok License Manager is a powerful standalone application that lets you mange all your licenses and locations.

1. Launch iLok License Manager
2. Sign in to your iLok user account.
3. Select the Available Licenses tab.
4. Locate the license.
5. Click the license and drag it to the location to activate it to.

Activation Using An Activation Dialog #

If a plug-in or application does not see an activated license, it will display a dialog that will guide you to activate a license. With V-Control Pro you can see the dialog by selecting the “Activate License…” menu.

1. When the dialog appears, click the “Activate” button.
2. Log in to your iLok user account.
3. A list of license available for activation will be shown. Select the license to activate.
4. Select a location.