Activating Your Sonnox Licence in iLok License Manager

Modified on Wed, 30 Jul at 3:31 PM

After you’ve deposited your Sonnox licence into your iLok account, you need to activate it before your plug‑in will work in your DAW.

This guide explains how to activate your licence using iLok License Manager, whether you’re using Machine Authorisation, iLok Cloud, or iLok USB.

Prerequisites

Your Sonnox licence deposited in your iLok account.
The iLok License Manager application installed and up to date (download here).
Your Sonnox plug‑ins installed (download here).

Step‑by‑Step Solution

1. Open iLok License Manager

Launch iLok License Manager.
Sign in with your iLok account credentials.
If you have multiple iLok accounts, confirm you are signed into the correct one — see [Do I Have More Than One iLok Account?].

2. Locate Your New Licence

Newly deposited licences will appear in bold under the Available tab.

3. Activate Your Licence

You can activate in two ways:

Option A – Drag and Drop

Drag the licence from the Available tab to your desired location in the left‑hand panel:
- This Computer – Machine Authorisation
- iLok USB – Portable hardware activation
- iLok Cloud – Internet‑connected activation

Option B – Right‑Click Menu

Right‑click the licence → Activate → Select your desired activation location.

4. If Using iLok Cloud for the First Time

Open a Cloud session: File → Open Cloud Session in iLok License Manager.
Once the session is open, iLok Cloud will appear as an activation location.
For more details, see [How to Use iLok Cloud Authorisation].

5. Verify in Your DAW

Launch your DAW and load the Sonnox plug‑in.
It should now open without requesting activation.

Video Demonstration

You can watch our activation walkthrough here:

Troubleshooting / Alternative Fixes

Licence not showing in Available tab – Make sure you are signed into the correct iLok account and that your deposit completed successfully.
Plug‑in still not appearing in DAW – See [Why Doesn’t My Plug‑in Show Up in My DAW?].
Cloud session not available – Open it manually from File → Open Cloud Session in iLok License Manager.

FAQ / Common Questions

Q: Do I have to activate immediately after depositing?
A: No, you can activate later, but you won’t be able to use the plug‑in until activation is complete.

Q: Can I activate on more than one location?
A: Yes — most G5 licences allow two simultaneous activations. See How Many Activations Do I Get for My Plug‑in Licence?.