Specifications

Chapter 2: Installing MachineControl 9
This key can hold over 100 licenses for all of
your iLok-enabled software. Once an iLok is au-
thorized for a given piece of software, you can
use the iLok to authorize that software on any
computer.
If you purchased MachineControl online at the
DigiStore (www.digidesign.com), authorize the
plug-in by downloading licenses from iLok.com
to an iLok.
If you purchased a boxed version of
MachineControl, it comes with either an Activa-
tion Code (on the included Activation Card) or
an iLok License Card:
•To authorize MachineControl using an Acti-
vation Code, see “Authorizing MachineCon-
trol Using an Activation Code” on page 9.
•To authorize MachineControl using an iLok
License Card, see “Authorizing MachineCon-
trol Using a License Card” on page 10
Authorizing MachineControl Using
an Activation Code
To authorize MachineControl using an Activation
Code:
1 If you do not have an existing iLok.com ac-
count, visit www.iLok.com and sign up for an
iLok.com account.
2 Transfer the license for MachineControl to
your iLok.com account by doing the following:
•Visit http://secure.digidesign.com/
activation.
• Input your Activation Code (listed on your
Activation Card) and your iLok.com User
ID. Your iLok.com User ID is the name you
create for your iLok.com account.
3 Transfer the licenses from your iLok.com ac-
count to your iLok USB Smart Key by doing the
following:
• Insert the iLok into an available USB port
on your computer.
• Go to www.iLok.com and log in.
• Follow the on-screen instructions for trans-
ferring your licences to your iLok.
4 Launch Pro Tools.
5 If you have any installed unauthorized plug-
ins or software options, you will be prompted to
authorize them. Follow the on-screen instruc-
tions to complete the authorization process.
The iLok USB Smart Key is not supplied
with your plug-in or software option. You
can use the one included with certain
Pro Tools systems (such as Pro Tools|HD-
series systems), or purchase one separately.
For information about iLok technology and
licenses, see the electronic PDF of the iLok
Usage Guide.