Activation limits control how many devices can use each license key, preventing unauthorized sharing while allowing legitimate customers flexibility.

How Limits Work

1. Customer purchases key
2. Activates on device 1 → Count: 1/limit
3. Activates on device 2 → Count: 2/limit
4. Reaches limit → Cannot activate more devices

Setting Activation Limits

For Individual Keys

1. Go to Key Manager > Keys > Add Key (or edit)
2. Find Activation Limit field
3. Enter a number or leave blank (blank will give unlimited limit)
4. Submit

This limit takes precedence.

Common Configurations

Activation vs Validation

Validation (Does NOT count towards limit):

• Checking if key is valid
• Verifying expiry date
• Getting version info

API endpoint: /?wckm-api=validate_key

Activation (DOES count towards limit):

• First-time setup on device
• New installation
• Re-install on new device

API endpoint: /?wckm-api=activate_key

Customer Options

1. Deactivate old device, then activate new device
2. Contact support for limit increase
3. Purchase additional license

Admin Options

1. Increase limit: Edit key, change Activation Limit
2. Deactivate old activation: Go to Activations, deactivate specific instance
3. Grant exception: Override limit check

Troubleshooting