iLok, Licensing and Activation FAQ

What is iLok?

iLok License Manager is a free license management software, and is used by many iLok-protected plugins and VSTs - including the SSL plug-ins.

You'll need to create an iLok account and download iLok License Manager in order to use our plug-ins. It's easy to get started. Head over to the iLok website and create an iLok account if your don't have one already: https://ilok.com

How do I get my license?

A license must be deposited to your iLok account before you can start using it.

If you purchased your SSL plug-in via the SSL eStore, your license will be deposited directly to your iLok account. It will appear in ‘My Products’. You do not need to register it manually. 

If you purchased your software via a third-party dealer (such as Sweetwater or Plugin Boutique) then you will need to register or redeem your code before you can use your SSL software.

If you have a code that looks like this:

1234567-1331-1234-1AB123CD

then you must register the code to your SSL Account. Please visit the Plug-in License Code Registration FAQ for more information on how to register your code.

If you have a code that looks like this:

1234-1234-1234-1234-1234-1234-1234-12

then follow the steps below.

Redeeming a PACE Activation Code

PACE Activation Codes look like this:

1234-1234-1234-1234-1234-1234-1234-12

and must be redeemed in iLok License Manager before you can start using your software.

1. Download and install iLok License Manager.
2. Go to Licenses > Redeem Activation Code.
   
   
3. Copy and paste your Activation Code in, and click next.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions.

For more information, see the Redeeming a License Code FAQ on the official iLok support site.

What is an 'activation location', and where can I activate my license to?

Licenses can be activated to multiple locations. SSL licenses can be activated directly to your computer (machine activation) or to an iLok USB dongle.

SSL Native plug-ins v6.2 and earlier can only use the iLok 2 or 3 USB dongle location. Machine-based activation was added for plug-ins after SSL Native v6.3.

SSL Delta Control must be on iLok 2 USB dongle or higher.

How many times can I activate a license?

Every SSL plug-in comes with 2x activations.

This means that you can use your SSL plug-ins simultaneously in two locations at once.

For example, you might use one activation on your studio computer and activate the other on your laptop. Or your might use one activation on your studio computer, and activate the other to an iLok USB so you can carry it with you.

How do I activate my plug-in license?

Once you have registered or redeemed your product and the license has been deposited to your iLok Account, then you can proceed with activating your license.