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The Ultimate Guide to PDQ Deploy License Keys: Types, Costs, and Activation (2024 Update)

Error 2: "License Key Already In Use"

• Cause: PDQ licenses are per administrator. If you try to install the same key on multiple machines simultaneously, PDQ may block it for abuse.
• Fix: Deactivate the license on the old machine first (Help > Deactivate License). Then activate on the new machine. If the old machine is dead, contact PDQ support to release the key.

Step-by-Step Activation

1. Purchase or start a trial at https://www.pdq.com/pricing.
2. Check your email – PDQ will send a license key (format: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX).
3. Open PDQ Deploy on your server or admin workstation.
4. Navigate to Options > License (or Help > License).
5. Click "Change License Key" or "Enter New Key".
6. Paste your key and click Activate.
7. You MUST have internet access on the PDQ console machine for online activation. (Offline activation is possible via a manual file process – contact support.)

Step-by-Step Activation: How to Enter Your PDQ Deploy License Key

Once you have the key, activating PDQ Deploy is simple. Here is the exact process.

1. Launch PDQ Deploy on the machine where you want to apply the license (typically your IT admin workstation or management server).
2. In the top menu bar, click Help > Enter License Key.
3. A dialog box titled "License Key" will appear.
4. Copy and paste your license key into the field. Avoid typing it manually to prevent O (letter) vs 0 (zero) confusion.
5. Click Activate.
6. The software will contact PDQ’s activation servers. If successful, you will see a confirmation: "License key activated successfully. Thank you for using PDQ Deploy!"
7. Restart PDQ Deploy to apply all Pro or Enterprise features.

How the Licensing Model Works

It is important to understand that PDQ Deploy is licensed per console (administrator), not per node (target computer). This is a common point of confusion. pdq deploy license key

• Per Administrator: If you have three IT technicians who need to log into the PDQ console to push software, you need a 3-user license.
• Unlimited Endpoints: Once you have that license, you can deploy to 50 computers or 50,000 computers for the same price. There are no "per seat" fees for your end-users' machines.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting for PDQ Deploy License Keys

Even with a valid key, activation can fail. Here are the most frequent problems and how to solve them. The Ultimate Guide to PDQ Deploy License Keys: