# Install a Parallels Desktop License

**prlsrvctl install-license** <**-k, --key** <*key*>>

Installs a Parallels Desktop license. The **-k**, **--key** <*key*> parameter specifies a Parallels Desktop license key to install.

Optional parameters

**-n**, **--name** <*name*>

The license owner's name.

**-c**, **--company** <*name*>

The license company name.

**--activate-online-immediately**

Activates the license over the Internet immediately.

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**Note**: When activating Parallels Desktop Pro or Standard editions, you must be signed in to your Parallels account before executing this command. See [**Sign into Parallels Account**](https://download.parallels.com/desktop/v19/docs/en_US/Parallels%20Desktop%20Command-Line%20Reference/44718.htm).
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