How to move a license from iLok Cloud to an iLok dongle
Moving your iLok Cloud-compatible licenses from your Cloud session to a physical iLok dongle can be done using the iLok License Manager.
The process depends on whether your iLok Cloud session is in Automatic or Managed Mode. By default, sessions are set to Automatic Mode. If you're unsure which you're using, please see this article.
Make sure your iLok License Manager is up to date: https://ilok.com/#!license-manager
✅ Automatic Mode
- Sign in to the iLok License Manager with your iLok ID (if you haven’t already).
- With your iLok Cloud session open, go to the View menu and select Close Your Cloud Session.
- This will deactivate your licenses and move them to the Available tab.
- To move them to your iLok dongle, click and drag the license from the Available tab onto your connected iLok device.
🔧 Managed Mode
- Sign into the iLok License Manager with your iLok ID (if you haven’t already).
- With your Cloud session open, select the iLok Cloud in the left sidebar.
- Drag and drop the licenses directly to your connected iLok dongle.
🔑 Important:
Only the Complete Access subscription, microphone emulations, Fresh Air*, and Heatwave* licenses support iLok Cloud activation.
All perpetual licenses must be activated to a physical iLok 2 or 3 USB dongle or directly to your computer (Machine ID).
*Versions of Fresh Air and Heatwave released on or after October 15, 2026 no longer require a license or iLok Cloud session. If you already have a license for either plugin, it will remain on your account but is only used by older versions.
Only the Complete Access subscription, microphone emulations, Fresh Air*, and Heatwave* licenses support iLok Cloud activation.
All perpetual licenses must be activated to a physical iLok 2 or 3 USB dongle or directly to your computer (Machine ID).
*Versions of Fresh Air and Heatwave released on or after October 15, 2026 no longer require a license or iLok Cloud session. If you already have a license for either plugin, it will remain on your account but is only used by older versions.
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