# Activating / Deactivating

### Requirement

ReMark X does not require an internet connection for licensing, making it fully compatible with air-gapped workstations.

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### Activation

To activate ReMark X, open the application and proceed to the **License** option located under the **File** menu, which will prompt the licensing window to appear.

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To activate your license, enter the license key provided during the purchase and input the email address used for the transaction. Then, simply click on the **Activate** button to complete the process.

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After verification, ReMark X will be successfully licensed, and a confirmation message will be provided. Click **OK** to close ReMark X. You can reopen it to access the **Pro** features.

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After reopening ReMark X, you can verify that it is running in **Pro** mode by checking the information displayed in the bottom right of the app.

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{% hint style="info" %}
When activating on macOS, you might be prompted to grant permission for osascript to make changes. This is necessary to install the license file in '/Library/Application Support' for all users.

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{% endhint %}

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### Deactivation

To deactivate ReMark X, open the application and proceed to the **License** option located under the **File** menu, which will prompt the licensing window to appear.

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To deactivate your license click the D**eactivate** button.&#x20;

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After deactivation, ReMark X will be successfully unlicensed, and a confirmation message will be provided. Click **OK** to close ReMark X. You can reopen it to revert to the lite features.

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After reopening ReMark X, you can verify that it is running in **Lite** mode mode by checking the information displayed in the bottom right of the app.

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