> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.focusme.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Activate a License

> Manually activate FocusMe with a license key, or activate on a machine without internet.

In most cases, activation happens automatically when you [log in](/guides/login-and-sync). Your license — whether trial or paid — is activated as soon as you sign in with the account you created on the website.

This page covers manual activation for cases where the standard login flow doesn't apply.

## License Key Activation

If you have a license key (e.g., purchased through a reseller or received as a gift):

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1. Click the **Login** button in the sidebar
2. Enter your **email address**
3. Click **Activate** instead of Login
4. Enter your **license key**
5. Your installation is activated and linked to your account

After activation, plan sync is enabled automatically. See [Log In & Sync Plans](/guides/login-and-sync) for details on syncing across devices.

## Offline Activation

For machines without internet access:

1. Follow the activation steps above — FocusMe will show an offline activation option
2. Note the **Machine ID** displayed
3. On a device with internet, visit the FocusMe activation page and enter your license key and Machine ID
4. Enter the offline activation code you receive back into FocusMe

<Tip>Offline activation is useful for locked-down work environments or machines that are intentionally kept offline.</Tip>