How do I activate my Excire software after purchase?

How do I activate my Excire software after purchase?

First steps:

1. Download and install the software

2. Create a user account and log in (via the button in the software)

3. After logging in: Enter activation code (only once)

Here you can find a detailed description of how to enter the activation code with images:




Entering the activation code is necessary only once. After that, it is enough to log in to your Excire account (and stay logged in) to activate the software.

With email address and license key (older licenses and customers who purchased before 4/18/2023)

To activate, please enter only the license key from your purchase confirmation together with the email address you used during the purchase.

If you have lost or forgotten your license key, you can have it resent to you here:


Please make sure to enter the same email address you used when you made the purchase.

You will then be sent the license key and the download link for the program again.

If you do not see our mail in your inbox, please also check your spam folder.
No Excire account or activation code is required for this procedure.


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