Description
Product Overview
Overview
The iLok 3rd Generation is a professional-grade USB software authorization device designed to securely store and manage your digital software licenses. Encased in a durable metal shell, this hardware key provides a physical solution for license management, ensuring your essential plugins and software are available wherever you take your workstation.
Engineered for efficiency and longevity, the 3rd Generation iLok is significantly more compact than its predecessors while offering a massive increase in storage capacity and processing speed, making it the ideal choice for producers and engineers with extensive software libraries.
What Stands Out
Key Details
- Massive License Capacity: Capable of holding over 1,500 licenses, providing ample space for even the most comprehensive professional software collections.
- Enhanced Performance: Operates twice as fast as the 2nd Generation iLok, reducing authorization lag and improving workflow efficiency.
- Compact Form Factor: Half the size of the previous generation, allowing it to fit discreetly into USB ports without obstructing adjacent slots.
- Rugged Construction: Built with a strong metal case to protect your critical licenses from physical wear and tear in mobile studio environments.
Best For
Use Cases
- Mobile Production: Carry your entire licensed software suite between home, project, and commercial studios without needing to perform complex machine authorizations.
- Large-Scale Libraries: Ideal for power users who utilize hundreds of different plugins and require a single, centralized hardware location for all authorizations.
- Legacy Upgrades: Perfect for users upgrading from 2nd Generation hardware who want faster performance and more storage without losing existing license compatibility.
Setup Notes
Installation
Setting up the iLok 3rd Generation is a straightforward process:
- Physical Connection: Insert the iLok key into an available USB port on your computer.
- Software Setup: Download and install the latest iLok License Manager software from the official PACE website.
- License Transfer: Use the License Manager to drag and drop your available licenses from your account onto the physical USB key.
Compatibility Check
Compatibility
- Software Support: Fully compatible with all iLok-enabled software.
- Backward Compatibility: Fully backward compatible with 2nd Generation iLok requirements; any software that supports the 2nd Generation iLok will function seamlessly with this 3rd Generation device.
Verified Product Facts
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: PACE Anti Piracy
- Edition: 3rd Generation
- Delivery Format: Physical USB Key
- Dimensions: 4.75″ x 3.25″ x 0.01″
- Weight: 0.03 lbs






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