> 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/ras-rest-api-guide/api-reference/farm-settings/licensing/activate.md).

# Activate

## Activate

> Activate Parallels RAS using a valid license key. Also allows to activate Parallels RAS as a trial version.
> \
> Trial version will be activated if the key is empty.

```json
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```


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