How to activate the application and manage license keys

Activation is the process of activating a license that allows you to use a fully functional version of the application until the license expires.

To start using the Kaspersky application with a subscription, you need to activate the application using the activation code you received when you subscribed. When you add an activation code, an active license key is added to your device, activating the application.

You can activate the application in one of the following ways:

• During the initial configuration of the Kaspersky application.

  To do this, you need to enter the activation code when prompted by the initial configuration script or specify the activation code in the initial configuration file. Doing this adds an active key corresponding to the license to use the application under the subscription.

• After installation of the application is complete.

  To do this, you need to add an active key corresponding to the license to use the application under the subscription. You can add a key by applying the activation code in one of the following ways:

  • On the command line using management commands.
  • In the application interface.

A root account is required to add and remove license keys.

If you have automatic renewal disabled for your subscription, you will need to renew your subscription to continue using the application after your subscription expires. You can also add a reserve license key to the application. A reserve key becomes active when the license associated with the active key expires or when the active key is deleted. Having a reserve key lets you avoid functionality limitations when the license associated with the active key expires. You can add a reserve key to the application by applying an activation code. A reserve key is added in the same way as an active key.

A reserve license key can be added only if an active license key has already been added.

You can view information about license keys added to the application as well as license terms in one of the following ways:

• On the command line using management commands.
• In the application interface.