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Upgrading a License

Before upgrading a license, ensure the following.

  • The application is already installed on your device.

  • You are signed in to myQNAPcloud.

Users can upgrade their existing basic licenses to premium licenses to gain access to advanced features.

  1. Open your web browser.
  2. Go to https://software.qnap.com.
  3. Click your account name and select MY ACCOUNT.
  4. Click Upgrade Plans.

    A list of upgradable subscriptions is displayed.

  5. From the list of subscriptions, find the license you want to upgrade and click Upgrade.

    The Current Plan window appears.

  6. From the list of upgrade plans, select an upgrade and click Add to Cart.
  7. Click .
  8. Click GO TO CHECKOUT.
  9. Select a payment method.

    Payment Method

    User Action

    Credit card

    1. Specify your card information.

    2. Verify the items and the price on the order.

    3. Agree to QNAP terms and conditions.

    4. Click Place Order.

    PayPal

    1. Verify the items and the price on the order.

    2. Agree to QNAP terms and conditions.

    3. Click Pay with PayPal

      PayPal authentication window appears.

    4. Specify your PayPal login credentials.

    5. Click Next.

    6. Follow PayPal instructions to complete the payment.

    Google Pay

    1. Verify the items and the price on the order.

    2. Agree to QNAP terms and conditions.

    3. Click Buy with Google Pay.

      Google Pay authentication window appears.

    4. Follow Google Pay instructions to complete the payment.

  10. Apply the license upgrade to your QNAP device.
    1. Open your web browser.
    2. Go to https://license.qnap.com.
    3. Sign in with your QNAP ID.
    4. Locate the license from the license list.
    5. Click .

      The Activate Upgraded License window appears.

    6. Select Online Activation
    7. Click Next.
    8. Specify your credentials on the device.
    9. Click Allow.

      A confirmation message appears.

    10. Click Close.

    The upgraded license is activated.