How do I activate my Stinger license?

Open Stinger, go to Stinger › License…, paste your key from your purchase email, and press Activate. Each key works on two Macs.

Where do I find my license key?

Your license key is in your purchase email. Copy it from there and paste it into the License window in Stinger.

Can I use one license on multiple Macs?

Yes. Each key works on two Macs. To move to a new Mac, open Stinger › License… on the old one and press Deactivate this Mac, then activate on the new one.

What does 'activation limit reached' mean?

One of your earlier Macs is still holding a license slot. Deactivate it using the manage link in your purchase email, then activate on your current Mac.

How do I deactivate Stinger on a Mac I'm no longer using?

Open Stinger › License… and press Deactivate this Mac. You can also use the manage link in your purchase email to deactivate remotely.

Updated August 28, 2026

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