What is iLok?

Modified on Tue, 3 Dec at 3:11 PM

What is iLok?


iLok is a third party software system that helps protect and manage licenses for audio plugins, including Sonnox plugins, and many other software vendors. 


With iLok, you can conveniently store all your software licences in one place and activate them on different computers when needed.

How to Authorise Sonnox Plugins


To authorise Sonnox plugin licences, you’ll need


1.  A free iLok account.
2. The iLok License Manager installed on your computer.


Please visit iLok.com for more details.

Types of iLok Authorization


1. iLok Dongle


An optional dedicated USB device that stores your licenses. You’ll need to plug it into the computer you’re using.


2. iLok Cloud


A cloud-based option that requires an internet connection to authorise your plugins.


3. Machine Authorisation


Authorise directly to your computer. This doesn’t require a dongle but is less flexible since it’s tied to one machine.

• Learn more about iLok devices and locations in our iLok FAQs.

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