> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/pd-ag/parallels-desktop-licensing-guide/managing-subscriptions-licences-and-seats/activating-using-a-corporate-account.md).

# Activating Using a Corporate Account

Starting with Parallels Desktop 20, the 'Activation using corporate account' (sometimes referred to as SSO activation) option became available to users of Enterprise Edition, greatly simplifying the experience for end users. It allows administrators to manage seat allocation dynamically and avoid sharing license keys directly, reducing chances of misuse.

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**Attention**: This option is not available to user of Parallels Desktop Business Edition.
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This option works best for medium- and enterprise-size organizations that have an identity provider (e.g., Entra ID from Microsoft) and rely on it to automate application license management routines. With SCIM integration (optional), licenses from contractors and people who left the company and were removed from the identity provider directory will be automatically revoked. There is also an option to automatically revoke licenses from people who have not used the product for a long time.

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**Note**: Parallels Desktop for Mac **Enterprise** **Edition** allows you to mix per-device and SSO licenses as you see fit. This enables you to retain permanent Parallels Desktop licenses on some of your company's Macs while allocating the rest dynamically as needed.
{% endhint %}

To benefit from this option, you will need to:

1. [Contact our team](https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/enterprise/) to purchase an Enterprise Edition license or start a trial.
2. Set up integration between your identity provider (Entra ID, Okta, Ping Identity, or others) and Parallels My Account using the [**Configuring the Single Sign-On integration**](/landing/pd-ag/getting-started/configuring-the-single-sign-on-sso-integration-with-parallels-my-account.md) chapter from our Parallels Desktop for Mac Enterprise Edition Administrator's Guide. If there is no guide for your identity provider, it is recommended that you follow the one for Entra ID.
3. Deploy Parallels Desktop for Mac to your company's Macs using your MDM of choice (as described [in the guide](/landing/pd-ag/provisioning-and-activation-of-parallels-desktop.md)) or simply share this link with users: <https://parallels.com/directdownload/pd?experience=sso>.


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