A subscription allows you to upgrade to the latest version at no additional charge as long as the subscription is valid. Just download and install the latest Parallels Desktop version. If you have a subscription for Parallels Desktop for Mac Standard or Pro Edition, you can upgrade Parallels Desktop to the latest version with the license you own. Note for current Parallels Desktop subscription owners If you are activating an upgrade copy, enter your key for one the previous versions. In such cases, please visit the Parallels Online Store to purchase a full license for Parallels Desktop for Mac.Įnter your license for the current version.

Note: An upgrade license key cannot be used for activation after using a trial version, to extend an expired subscription or if there is no license key from a previous version available.

To activate Parallels Desktop with an upgrade license, you need two keys: the upgrade key for the version you are installing, and a key for one of previous versions.

To activate Parallels Desktop with a full license, you only need a license key for the version you are installing.

Once you have signed in to your Parallels account, Parallels Desktop will prompt you to activate the application.

To activate Parallels Desktop, you need to connect your Mac to the Internet. You can also register a license online at my. in the Register Key window. In the new window, click on the account email address and choose Sign Out. If you would like to change the account you are signed in to, click on the Parallels Desktop menu and select Account & License. The activation key you will enter in the next step will be registered under the account you signed in to. If you have an account, select I have a password and enter your account credentials. If you don't have a Parallels account, select the option I am a new user and click Create Account, then follow the onscreen instructions. The Parallels account allows you to store your license keys in one place, contact the Parallels support team, get information about critical updates, manage your subscriptions, and more.

Once you start a virtual machine in Parallels Desktop for Mac for the first time, it will prompt you to create or sign in to a Parallels account.

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