iLok License Manager Mac
The License Support installer (above), contains all of the needed drivers, system files and the iLok License Manager. With these tools, you can activate and de-activate your licenses to fit your workflow. All iLok enabled licenses can be activated to the iLok USB Smart Key. Some publishers allow computer or iLok Cloud activations. With the iLok License Manager, you can move your licenses to where they are the most convenient for you. Activation to a computer, the iLok USB Smart Key, or the iLok Cloud, requires an Internet connection. The iLok Cloud requires a constant Internet connection while the licensed software runs.
iLok License Manager application replaces the license and iLok management portion of the iLok.com website. While you will still need to have an internet connection available, you no longer need to use an internet browser like Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera or Internet Explorer to manage your licenses.
iLok License Manager PC & Windows
Once you install the License Manager, you’ll be able to drag licenses from your account to your iLok and back again. The iLok.com website will still host the Store and support resources for your convenience. In the world of the iLok License Manager, a license is an asset that you have purchased or have acquired in your account. You will activate it to a location.
A location is a place where you can hold an activation such as your iLok or machine. The Account View shows you your licenses and the grid is customizable. You can right-click on the table header to choose which columns are shown. You can dynamically sort the list of licenses by clicking on a column header and even drag the columns to rearrange them.
The tabs across the top show you these views of your account:
All Licenses – Shows all of the licenses in your account, both activated and not activated.
Available – Shows the licenses eligible for activation to a location – Similar to the Licenses Available in the old iLok.com
All Activations – Shows only your activated licenses (the ones on locations) – This view is the most similar to the My Licenses view in the old iLok.com
Unavailable – Shows licenses have expired, been surrendered, or have been transferred to another account
Hidden – Shows licenses that you have chose to hide from the other views.
Key Features
To HIDE a license:
- Navigate to any other tab
- Right-click a license that is NOT activated on any location
- Select HIDE from the pull-down menu
To SHOW a hidden license:
- Navigate to the Hidden tab
- Right-click the license
- Select SHOW from the pull-down menu
- Locked groups (previously called Bundles) always stay together and must move as a single unit.
- Licenses in unlocked groups can be split up – some group members can be on an iLok while others from the same unlocked group are still in your account or on a different iLok.
PROS
- Secure License Protection – Prevents unauthorized use.
- Cloud and USB Options – Flexible storage choices.
- Supports Multiple Devices – Use licenses on different PCs.
- Easy License Transfers – Move licenses between machines.
- Industry Standard – Trusted by major software brands.
CONS
- USB Dongle Required – Some licenses need a physical key.
- Internet Required for Cloud – Must be online for cloud use.
- Can Be Confusing – Interface is not beginner-friendly.
- Limited Free Licenses – Some features require payment.
- Occasional Sync Issues – Can have activation problems.
Homepage: https://www.ilok.com/#!license-manager