Information about the iLok authorization system and video tutorials about how to use iLok License Manager for electronic license deposits and transfer to an iLok.
Additional iLok Information, Links, Related Documents
What Is An iLok & Why Would I Need One?
iLok is a device that holds authorization keys (licenses) and connects to a USB port on your Pro Tools computer or VENUE live sound console.
Avid transitioned software copy protection for Pro Tools and audio plug-ins from Authorization Codes and floppy diskettes to copy protection authorizations that reside on the iLok. Pro Tools 2018 introduced support for iLok Cloud.
The iLok enables you to carry all of your authorizations with you wherever you go using a single USB key:
- It's Portable: iLok enables you to easily move authorizations from one computer to another. Use your software at home, at the office, at a studio, or at a friend's house.
- It's Safe: Authorizations are stored in the secure iLok — not on the computer or hard drive. iLok is immune to problems caused by machine upgrades, disk maintenance, hardware failures, and software updates.
- It's Convenient: Store all of your iLok-enabled software authorizations on a single iLok, regardless of the developer.
The 3rd generation USB C & USB A iLok can hold over 1500 licenses:
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The 2nd generation USB iLok can hold nearly 500 licenses:
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The original iLok device can hold up to 120 licenses:
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Using iLok.com & Electronic iLok License Transfers
Many products that are sold online can be purchased as web-only electronic licenses to activate optional plug-ins and software installed from web downloads or your Pro Tools DVD. These include many plug-ins and optional software products sold as "Full License" or time-limited "Rental" licenses available on the Avid Store. Licenses are purchased online, deposited to your iLok.com account, and then transferred to your iLok. This is a quick and easy process that allows you to purchase products online and use them immediately.
Many new boxed versions of iLok-enabled software products from Avid include an activation card with instructions on how to authorize your iLok using the Avid website. With these products, an Activation Code is used to deposit the licenses to your iLok account.
What is my iLok User ID?
If you have not already done so, you should create a free iLok.com account yourself at iLok.com. Once you create an account there, your iLok User ID is what you use to login to your account on iLok.com or iLok License Manager (not your login password, which you also choose). Your iLok.com User ID is sometimes referred to as your "iLok ID", "iLok User ID", or "iLok Account". All of these are the same thing, your login name at iLok.com.
Your iLok.com User ID is NOT printed on your iLok.
Your iLok User ID is not the manufacturing part number or the serial number printed on your iLok. You would choose your own iLok.com User ID and whatever password you want. If you have already created an account on iLok.com, but have forgotten your password to that account, there is a "password reminder" link on the login page.
iLok.com Help
If you are having problems with your iLok or iLok.com, or just want more information about how to use iLok.com, this is the place to get help:
See Avid Product Activation for additional video tutorials.