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Registering Parallels Desktop

After you have activated your copy of Parallels Desktop with a permanent activation key, you will be asked to register it.

We strongly recommend you to register your copy of Parallels Desktop. With registration, you will be able to:

  • download and install the latest Parallels Desktop updates
  • create a backup copy of the product key on the Parallels web server and restore it at any time
  • contact the Parallels support team
  • stay informed about Parallels news and announcements

All these services, including the product key backup, are free of charge for the registered users of Parallels Desktop.

If you do not want to register now, choose Don't register . To initiate the registration procedure later, select Register Product from the Help menu.

The registration procedure

  1. In the registration dialog, enter your name and e-mail in the corresponding fields and specify where you are going to use Parallels Desktop.
  2. Note: The registration dialog may differ from the one presented below.

    Registering Parallels Desktop - Specifying Name and Email

  3. If you choose At work from the For use list, you will be asked to specify some additional information. Parallels needs this information to know our customers better in order to provide them with the best software and service.

    Registering Parallels Desktop - Providing Details

  4. To register Parallels Desktop, click OK . If you don't want to register your copy of Parallels Desktop, click Don't register .