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

# License Activation

> Activate your Stenox license

"og:title": "Stenox Docs"

## Activate Your License

After purchasing Plus, Lifetime, or Lifetime Plus, activate your license in Stenox to unlock unlimited dictation.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Stenox Settings">
    Click the Stenox menu bar icon → **Settings**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to License Tab">
    Select the **License** tab in Settings
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign In or Enter License Key">
    Depending on your purchase method:

    * **Sign in** with the email used for purchase, or
    * **Enter license key** if you received one via email
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Activation">
    Your license status will show as **Active** with your plan details
  </Step>
</Steps>

## License Status

In Settings → **License**, you'll see:

* **Plan name** — Free, Plus, Lifetime, or Lifetime Plus
* **Status** — Active or Inactive
* **Features** — What's included in your plan

## Purchase a License

Licenses are purchased on our website:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit stenox.app">
    Go to [stenox.app/pricing](https://stenox.app/pricing) and choose your plan
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Checkout">
    Payments are processed securely by [Polar](https://polar.sh)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Receive License Key">
    Your license key will be emailed to you immediately after purchase
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate in Stenox">
    Open Stenox → Settings → **License** and sign in with your purchase email
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  The email you use during checkout is important — it's used for your license key delivery, billing management, and portal access.
</Note>

<Card title="Get Stenox" icon="arrow-up-right-from-square" href="https://stenox.app/pricing">
  Visit stenox.app to purchase Plus, Lifetime, or Lifetime Plus
</Card>

## License Types

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Plus" icon="star" href="/pricing/plus-subscription">
    Monthly subscription with Stenox Cloud included.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Lifetime" icon="infinity" href="/pricing/lifetime">
    One-time purchase for unlimited BYOK and local use.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Lifetime Plus" icon="crown" href="/pricing/lifetime">
    One-time purchase with Stenox Cloud included.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Manage Your License

### Update Payment (Plus)

For Plus subscriptions:

1. Go to Settings → **License**
2. Click **Manage Subscription**
3. Update payment method in the billing portal

### Cancel Subscription (Plus)

1. Go to Settings → **License**
2. Click **Manage Subscription**
3. Select **Cancel Subscription**

<Note>
  After canceling, you'll retain Plus access until the end of your billing period, then revert to Free tier.
</Note>

### Transfer License

Paid licenses (Plus, Lifetime, Lifetime Plus) can be active on up to 3 Macs. To add a new Mac:

1. Sign in on the new Mac with the same email
2. If you've reached the limit, sign out on an old Mac first (Settings → License → Sign Out)

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="License not activating" icon="circle-xmark">
    * Ensure you're using the same email you used during checkout
    * Check your email (including spam) for the license key from Polar
    * Try signing out and signing back in
    * Still stuck? [Contact Stenox support](mailto:support@stenox.app) — we'll get you sorted
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Forgot which email I used" icon="envelope">
    Search your email inbox for "Polar" or "Stenox" to find your purchase receipt. The email address on that receipt is your license email.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Need to use on multiple Macs" icon="laptop">
    Paid licenses can be activated on up to **3 Macs** per user. Simply sign in with the same email on each Mac. Need more? [Contact support](mailto:support@stenox.app).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Payment failed" icon="credit-card">
    Payments are processed by [Polar](https://polar.sh). If payment fails:

    * Verify your payment method is valid
    * Check with your bank for any blocks
    * Try a different payment method
    * [Contact Stenox support](mailto:support@stenox.app) if issues persist
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Need Help?

<Tip>
  **Contact support easily:** Go to Settings → **About** → **Send Feedback**. You can dictate your issue and it will be transcribed and sent to us automatically.
</Tip>

You can also email us at [support@stenox.app](mailto:support@stenox.app).

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="BYOK Configuration" icon="key" href="/setup/byok-configuration">
    Set up your own API keys.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Profiles" icon="sliders" href="/profiles/creating-profiles">
    Customize Stenox for your workflow.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>