License management

Direct license activation, device seats, and App Store differences

Two authorization models

	Mac App Store	Direct (website)
Payment	Apple / StoreKit	Website checkout
Credential	Apple subscription / one-time purchase	License
New Mac	Restore purchase + same Apple ID	Unbind old device → activate on new device
Devices	Follows Apple subscription rules	Lifetime and similar: up to 2 Macs for personal use

Direct: activate a license

After purchase, the license usually binds to the current device automatically. You can also check status and the device list under Settings → Pro → License.

Direct: device seats

• View activated devices
• Unbind: free a seat before activating on a new Mac
• When seats are full, Pro cannot be enabled on another device until you unbind one

License status (Direct)

Status	Meaning
Active	Pro is available
Expired	Monthly / Yearly not renewed
Seats full	Device limit reached
Unbound	This Mac no longer holds the license

Offline use (Direct)

• Entitlements restore from local storage at launch
• Periodic silent validation
• Prompts to re-verify when something is wrong or expired

App Store users

No manual license management is required. After switching Macs or reinstalling, use the same Apple ID and tap Restore purchase under Settings → Pro. See Restore purchase.

Related

• Purchase
• Restore purchase
• Plan comparison