Parallels 12 Activation Key

How to Activate Parallels 12 on Your Mac

Parallels 12 is a powerful software that allows you to run Windows and other operating systems on your Mac without rebooting. To use Parallels 12, you need to activate it with a valid product activation key. In this article, we will show you how to find and enter your Parallels 12 activation key and enjoy all the features of Parallels 12.

What is a Parallels 12 Activation Key

A Parallels 12 activation key is a set of 30 characters divided into five blocks of six characters: XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX. The key is provided with the purchase of Parallels 12 for Mac and is used to activate a Parallels 12 copy. You can only use your Parallels 12 activation key on one Mac at a time.

How to Find Your Parallels 12 Activation Key

There are different ways to find your Parallels 12 activation key depending on how you purchased Parallels 12 for Mac:

If you purchased Parallels 12 from the Parallels Online Store, you can retrieve your key by logging in to your Parallels account and clicking on Active subscriptions and permanent licenses under Parallels Desktop for Mac. You can also search your email inbox for an order confirmation email from cleverbridge (no-reply@cleverbridge.com).

If you purchased Parallels 12 from a Parallels reseller, the key was sent to you via email at the email address you used when you purchased Parallels 12. Please check the order confirmation email sent by the reseller to locate the key.

If you purchased a boxed copy of Parallels 12, the key should be located inside the box.

If you already activated Parallels 12 on your Mac, you can locate the key using a Terminal command. Start the Terminal (Finder > Applications > Utilities) and execute the following command: prlsrvctl info --license. The output will give you a part of your license key in the following format: XXXXXX-******-******-******-XXXXXX.

How to Enter Your Parallels 12 Activation Key

To activate Parallels 12, you need to connect your Mac to the Internet. Once you have signed in to your Parallels account, Parallels 12 will prompt you to activate the application. Follow these steps:

To activate Parallels 12 with a full license, you only need a license key for version 12. To activate Parallels 12 with an upgrade license, you need two keys: the upgrade key for version 12 and a key for one of the previous versions.

Enter your license for version 12. If you are activating an upgrade copy, enter your key for one of the previous versions.

Click Activate.

Congratulations! You have successfully activated Parallels 12 on your Mac. You can now enjoy running Windows and other operating systems on your Mac without rebooting.

How to Use Parallels 12 on Your Mac

After activating Parallels 12, you can start using it to create and run virtual machines on your Mac. A virtual machine is a software simulation of a computer that runs on your Mac and behaves like a separate computer. You can install Windows and other operating systems on your virtual machines and switch between them easily.

To create a new virtual machine, open Parallels 12 and click on the + sign in the Control Center window. You can choose to install Windows from a DVD or an image file, download Windows 10 from Microsoft, use Windows from your PC, or install another operating system from a DVD or an image file. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation process.

To run an existing virtual machine, open Parallels 12 and double-click on the virtual machine icon in the Control Center window. You can also right-click on the icon and choose Start from the menu. The virtual machine will launch in a separate window or in full screen mode depending on your settings.

How to Customize Parallels 12 Settings

Parallels 12 offers various settings that allow you to customize the performance, appearance, and behavior of your virtual machines. To access the settings, open Parallels 12 and click on the gear icon next to the virtual machine name in the Control Center window. You can also right-click on the icon and choose Configure from the menu.

In the configuration window, you can adjust the following settings:

General: change the name, description, location, and color of your virtual machine.

Options: change the startup and shutdown options, keyboard and mouse settings, sharing options, security settings, backup options, and more.

Hardware: change the amount of CPU, memory, disk space, and graphics allocated to your virtual machine. You can also add or remove devices such as CD/DVD drive, network adapter, printer, camera, etc.

Applications: change the settings for integrating Windows applications with your Mac. You can choose to share Mac folders and files with Windows, use Mac gestures in Windows, copy and paste between Mac and Windows, etc.

You can apply the changes by clicking OK or revert them by clicking Cancel. aa16f39245