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Restore purchase

After replacing your Mac or reinstalling macOS, restore Pro through the channel you bought from.

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App Store users

  1. Sign in with the same Apple ID on the new device
  2. Install Starcat for GitHub
  3. Open Settings → Pro
  4. Tap Restore purchase
  5. Use Pro features once entitlements are restored

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Direct users

  1. Install the Direct build from starcat.ink
  2. Open Settings → Pro → License
  3. Sign in / enter your license as prompted
  4. If seats are full: unbind on the old device first, then activate on the new one
See License management for details.

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FAQ

User data (tags, notes, status, etc.) is stored locally for now. Before switching Macs, back up the Application Support directory manually, or wait for future cross-device sync. See Backup and restore. Your Stars list can always be re-synced from GitHub — no backup needed.
Yes. Direct Lifetime supports up to 2 Macs for personal use; unbind an old device if you exceed that. App Store Lifetime follows Apple account and device rules — use Restore purchase first.
No automatic transfer. Restore through the matching channel: App Store → Restore purchase; Direct → License.
Last modified on July 22, 2026