Just take the iLok with you, install the plugin, and it’s ready to go.īut today many companies give you multiple activations for each license.Activating your instrument plugin with iLok License Manager However, by placing the license on an iLok key, it’s easier to use the plugin on another computer. If you place the license on the computer hard drive, you don’t need a physical iLok dongle. Or you can place it on a connected iLok key, or on the computer hard drive. You can put the license in your iLok account and move it to an iLok or computer later, or use it with iLok Cloud (if applicable) You will then be able to choose where you want to put the license. You will still need to place the license on an iLok or computer in order to activate the plugin)

(Note: some companies will ask for your iLok ID and will deposit the license in your iLok account.

Go to your email and copy the Activation Code you received when you purchased the plugin. Once you have the ILM, open it and log in. But only create one account! You do NOT want two iLok accounts! To redeem your activation code, first go to and download the latest version of the iLok License Manager.īe sure to create an iLok account if you don’t have one. And once you install the plugin, it will be ready to use – so no need to mess with activation when you load the plugin. Plus, you can redeem the license as soon as you buy the plugin, and install the plugin at a later date. You’ll also have a better UI for choosing where you want to put the license. One, you’ll have the latest version of the ILM, instead of whatever version is included with the plugin. This way works fine, but I prefer to do it manually for a few reasons. Install the plugin and ILM, open your DAW and the new plugin, and follow the on-screen instructions. Since the iLok License Manager is included in the installer for any plugin that uses iLok, you could When you buy a plugin that is authorized with iLok, you will use the iLok License Manager to redeem the activation code and activate the plugin.

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