About the key

A key is a sequence of bits with which you can activate and subsequently use the application in accordance with the terms of the End User License Agreement. A key is generated by Kaspersky Lab.

You can add a key to the application in one of the following ways: apply a key file or enter an activation code. After you add a key to the application, the key is displayed in the application interface as a unique alphanumeric sequence.

Kaspersky Lab can black-list a key over violations of the End User License Agreement. If the key has been black-listed, you have to add a different valid key to continue using the application.

There are two types of keys: active and additional.

Active key is a key that is currently used by the application. An active key can be added for a trial or commercial license. The application cannot have more than one active key.

Additional key is a key that certifies the right to use the application but is not currently being used. An additional key automatically becomes active when the license associated with the current active key expires. An additional key can be added only if the active key is available.

A trial license key can be added as the active key. A trial license key can not be added as the additional key.