Note: If you are the administrator of the Parallels Desktop for Business account, please note that the license needs to be registered under your account before being used.
Per-device license
These steps apply for cases when you have been provided with a Parallels Desktop for Business license key:
1. Upon starting Parallels Desktop, click Business Edition.
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2. Enter your license key and click Activate.
![](https://kb.parallels.com/Attachments/kcs-167681/Screenshot%202022-09-06%20at%2014.14.38.png)
If your Mac is connected to the Internet, Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition will be activated.
Note: If you are the account administrator, please review KB 124428 to find out how you can invite users to install and activate Parallels Desktop via My Account.
Per-user license
Starting with Parallels Desktop 18 you have an option to use a per-user license to work with your organization's identity provider. Learn more about the license at KB 129133.
1. Download and install Parallels Desktop for Business using this link: https://parallels.com/directdownload/pd?experience=sso
2. Once you run the application, you will be prompted to enter your corporate email address:
3. Once enter the email address and click Next and confirm the sign-in, the Parallels Desktop will be activated.
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