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 name.
-c, --company <name>
The license company name.
--deferred
Stores the license for deferred installation. The license will be activated the next time Parallels Desktop is started. If a license has already been activated, it should be deactivated first before using this option. See the prlsrvctl deactivate-license command.
--activate-online-immediately
Activates the license over the Internet immediately.
Note: When activating Parallels Desktop Pro or Standard editions, you must be signed in to your Parallels account before executing this command. See .
prlsrvctl update-license
Updates the current Parallels Desktop license.
prlsrvctl deferred-license <--install | --remove>
Installs or removes a license stored for deferred installation.
Parameters
--install
Installs the license stored for deferred installation.
--remove
Removes the license stored for deferred installation.
prlsrvctl deactivate-license [--skip-network-errors]
Deactivates the current Parallels Desktop license. The --skip-network-errors option skips network errors and removes the license locally.
This section describes Parallels Desktop license management tasks.
web-portal signin <email>
Sign in to your Parallels account. The <email> parameter specifies your registered email address. When prompted, enter your Parallels account password. You can also specify a file containing the password using an optional parameter (see below).
This command must be used before you activate Parallels Desktop Pro or Standard editions from the command line using the install-license command.
Optional parameters
-p,--read-passwd <path>
Specifies a text file with your Parallels account password.
Related commands
web-portal signout
Signs you out of your Parallels account.
info --web-portal
Displays the information about whether you are signed in to your Parallels account and lists details if you are.