# License

## Overview

A Nobe LutBake license covers **1 seat** (one Mac at a time). You can deactivate the license on one machine and activate it on another whenever you need to move it.

Without a license, the app runs in **demo mode** — fully functional but limited to **17x17x17 LUT export**. All other features (keyboard shortcut, file naming, DRX export, etc.) work without restriction.

## Activating Your License

After purchasing, you will receive an email with your **license key**. To activate:

1. Open Nobe LutBake and go to **Settings → License**.
2. Enter your **Email** and **License Key**.
3. Click **Activate**.

<figure><img src="/files/gwdz1KClYKCemdCx1mfp" alt="" width="500"><figcaption><p>Enter your email and license key to activate</p></figcaption></figure>

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After activation, **restart DaVinci Resolve** so the OFX plugin loads with the active license. The menu bar app picks up the license immediately, but the plugin needs a Resolve restart.
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## Activate with Code (Offline / Firewall)

If direct activation fails — for example due to a firewall or proxy — you can use the **Activate with Code** method:

1. In the License tab, expand **Activate with Code**.
2. Click **Request Code** — this opens a webpage where you enter your email and license key.
3. The website generates an **activation code**.
4. Paste the activation code into the text field in the app.
5. Click **Activate**.

<figure><img src="/files/MYnN6s6QYWH1HDRq76CT" alt="" width="500"><figcaption><p>Offline activation: request a code from the website, then paste it into the app</p></figcaption></figure>

## Activated License

Once activated, the License tab shows your license status, email, and a masked license key.

<figure><img src="/files/MAI1k9xo8HtqG0z6f9ZI" alt="" width="500"><figcaption><p>License activated successfully</p></figcaption></figure>

## Deactivating Your License

To move your license to a different Mac:

1. Open **Settings → License**.
2. Click **Deactivate License**.
3. The seat is released and can be activated on another machine.

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Deactivation requires an internet connection. After deactivating, the app returns to demo mode (17x17x17 LUT limit).
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## FAQ

**How many machines can I use the license on?** One at a time. Deactivate on one Mac, then activate on another.

**Do I need to be online to use Nobe LutBake after activation?** No. An internet connection is only needed for activation and deactivation. Once activated, the app and plugin work offline.

**What happens if my license key doesn't work?** Make sure you're using the email address associated with your purchase. If you continue to have issues, contact support at <support@timeinpixels.com>.


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