Activate Parallels Desktop

Once the registration is finished, you must enter your Product Activation Key to activate Parallels Desktop.

If you purchased Parallels Desktop from the Parallels Online Store, a key was sent to the email address you provided. If you bought a boxed copy, you can find your key printed on the installation disc sleeve.

Note: If you bypass the activation dialog, you can activate Parallels Desktop later by choosing Parallels Desktop > Activate Product and entering your Product Activation Key.

If You Don't Have A Product Activation Key

If you don't have a key already, you can get one by choosing Parallels Desktop > Activate Product. Then, to get a free trial Product Activation Key so you can try out Parallels Desktop for a limited time, click Get Trial. Or to purchase a key that lets you use Parallels Desktop permanently, click Buy.

If Your Mac Isn't Connected to the Internet

It's easiest to activate Parallels Desktop when your Mac is connected to the Internet, but if you have another computer or device that's connected, you can use that.