You will see a – a long string of characters.
Wait a few moments for the network connection attempt to time out.
If you cannot log into your Redgate ID, contact Redgate support to recover your account. You will need access to the Customer Portal to generate offline permits, as the portal requires authentication.
The Manual Activation window will generate a long block of encrypted text called the . This text contains the machine information required by Redgate to validate your license. Click inside the Step 1 text box in the Redgate dialog. redgate sql prompt offline activation
Follow these steps to manually activate SQL Prompt without exposing your secure workstation to the internet.
Are you deploying this to a or across a multi-user terminal server ?
Here are the precise steps to activate SQL Prompt without an internet connection, directly from the official Redgate documentation. Step 1: Initiate Activation on the Offline Machine Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). You will see a – a long string of characters
A secondary device (like a smartphone or a separate laptop) with internet access to generate the activation response. Step 1: Access the Activation Dialog
Click on and select Manage License (or Activate if prompting on startup). Step 2: Enter Your Serial Number The Redgate client activation window will appear. Enter your 16-digit serial number into the text field. Click Activate .
msiexec /i "RedGate_SQL_Prompt.msi" /IAgreeToTheEula RG_LICENSE=XXX-XXX-XXXXXX-XXXX You will need access to the Customer Portal
This method is often used for older versions of SQL Prompt (e.g., SQL Prompt 4, 8) or when using legacy serial keys. It is also an option if the automated offline permit flow fails.
This message can appear when the offline machine attempts to validate a license but cannot reach the licensing servers. If you are certain the machine is offline, this indicates that the activation process is correctly detecting the lack of connectivity. You should see an option to proceed with offline activation; if not, ensure your SQL Prompt version is up‑to‑date, as older versions may not support the modern permit system.