AutoKey free download

If you're looking to manage software licenses without a physical iLok dongle, AutoKey 2 handles that process. It's available as a free download, but it requires you to set up a free iLok account and install the iLok License Manager on your computer.

What It Does

AutoKey 2 is a license management tool. It works with the iLok system to authorize your software, but it doesn't require you to purchase a separate hardware key. Instead, it uses your computer itself as the storage location for your licenses through the iLok License Manager.

Main Features

The core function is providing iLok software authorization without the need for a physical USB dongle. You use it to store and activate licenses directly on your machine.

Who Should Use It

This fits a few specific scenarios. It's useful if you have a few iLok-protected plugins and don't want to invest in an extra piece of hardware. It also works for producers working exclusively on one studio computer, where licenses don't need to be moved between machines. If you're willing to create a free iLok user ID and install the manager software, this eliminates the dongle from your setup.

Summary

Grab this if you need iLok authorization but want to avoid buying the physical key. You get a way to manage your licenses directly on your computer. The catch is the mandatory setup: you must create a free iLok account and have the iLok License Manager installed and running. If you're okay with that system, it's a straightforward free download for local license management.