Using QNAP ID

Licenses purchased through Software Store are stored in your QNAP ID account. They can be accessed through both License Center and the QNAP License Manager website.

Using a license key

You can generate the 25-character license key after purchasing licenses through the QNAP Software Store. For details, see Generating a License Key.

You can use license keys to activate licenses in License Center. For details, see Activating a License Using a License Key.

Using a product key

The 25-character product key is purchased together with the product from either QNAP or an authorized reseller. The product key is normally printed on the product package.

You can use product keys to activate licenses in License Center. For details, see Activating a License Using a Product Key or PAK.

Using a product authorization key (PAK)

The 24-character PAK is purchased together with the product from either QNAP or an authorized reseller. The product key is normally printed on the product package.

For details, see Activating a License Using a Product Key or PAK.

Offline

Use this method when the device is not connected to the internet. For details, see Activating a License Offline.