Before starting the manual activation process, ensure you have the following items ready:
Redgate SQL Prompt allows for offline activation (also called "manual activation") for machines that cannot connect to the internet or are behind restricted firewalls. Current Activation Method: Offline Permits
The Manual Activation window will generate a long block of encrypted text called the . This text contains the machine information required by Redgate to validate your license. Click inside the Step 1 text box in the Redgate dialog.
: SQL Prompt must be installed on the offline machine. redgate sql prompt offline activation
Paste the copied text into the large text box provided on the webpage. Click the Generate Activation Response button.
Navigate to the official Redgate activation page: https://red-gate.com
The manual activation dialog box will generate a long block of encrypted XML text known as the . Click Copy to Clipboard to save this text block. Before starting the manual activation process, ensure you
Ensure you copy the entire XML block, including the header and footer tags. Check that the system time, date, and time zone on your offline workstation match the current actual time. Error: "Activation limit reached"
For subscription-based licenses, the activation response file contains a "next check" date. If the license is due for renewal, the offline machine will eventually lose functionality or revert to trial mode.
Launch or Visual Studio on your offline workstation. In the top menu, locate and click on the SQL Prompt tab. Click inside the Step 1 text box in the Redgate dialog
Click to save this response as a text file, or copy it to your clipboard and save it to your USB flash drive. Step 5: Apply the Response to SQL Prompt
The activation request binds itself mathematically to the specific hardware profile (fingerprint) of the offline workstation.