--- product_id: 48763504 title: "ILok 2 Software Authorization Device" brand: "ilok" price: "€ 0.12" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/48763504-ilok-2-software-authorization-device store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Tough build Compact size 500+ licenses ILok 2 Software Authorization Device **Brand:** ilok **Price:** € 0.12 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ”‘ Unlock your potential with ILok 2! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ILok 2 Software Authorization Device by ilok - **How much does it cost?** € 0.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/48763504-ilok-2-software-authorization-device) ## Best For - ilok enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ilok brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Built to Last:** Engineered with a tough construction to withstand the rigors of daily use. - β€’ **Pocket-Sized Power:** Compact dimensions make it easy to carry wherever your creativity takes you. - β€’ **Lightweight Champion:** Weighing only 45.4 g, it’s the perfect companion for on-the-go professionals. - β€’ **Unlock Your Creativity:** Holds over 500 software licenses, ensuring you never run out of options. - β€’ **Seamless Software Updates:** Stay ahead with guaranteed software updates, keeping your tools fresh. ## Overview The ILok 2 Software Authorization Device is a robust and compact solution for managing over 500 software licenses, designed for creative professionals who demand reliability and portability. With its tough construction and lightweight design, it’s the ideal tool for those who need to stay agile in their work. ## Description iLok - 2nd Generation was designed to meet the increasingly sophisticated demands of both users and software publishers and has addressed issues raised by users to create the ultimate in copy protection. The iLok - 2nd Generation typically holds over 500 licenses but depending on the type of licenses you own, the iLok - 2nd Generation may hold far more. With this increase in capacity, you can carry more licenses with you than ever before.With iLok - 2nd Generation you can have both original iLoks and iLok - 2nd Generations in your account (at www.iLok.com) at the same time. The new version is backward-compatible with the original iLok, the only exception is the discontinued License Card slot. You can download new licenses and move licenses between iLoks of either type registered to your account using iLok.com?s Move Licenses utility. You can also transfer licenses from either type of iLok to a different iLok.com account using the Transfer Licenses utility, subject to software publisher restrictions.iLok - 2nd Generation can be protected with Zero Downtime protection just like the original iLok.Features: Typically 5 times the number of licenses of the original iLok. A smaller size (as requested by users), iLoks can now be inserted side by side in adjacent USB ports. Even tougher construction. Customization. You can add your own custom labelling underneath a protective sleeve. Add stickers, photos etc. It’s your iLok, customize it! You can download templates to make your own custom labels from iLok.comiLok - 2nd Generation represents a significant step forward in protection for software licenses and is now even more portable, convenient and durable than ever before. Review: Has worked faultlessly - a shame it is needed - Well, I am with those who object to having to buy a quite expensive additional USB stick in order to run programs that I have already purchased (and which are themselves usually quite expensive.) Having said that, my experience of the iLok is that it has installed and performed absolutely perfectly so far, and, of course, it has the capacity to hold licence details for many further items. I do think that it is a pity that getting the customer to fork out a tidy additional sum has been the only apparently successful solution so far found to software piracy, but I take the point that, if it it continues to work, it affords protection especially to smaller companies where profit margins can be slender to non-existent. Review: As necessary evils go, this is pretty good. - I am familiar with iLok, CodeMeter, eLicenser and SafeNet Sentinel USB keys, so this is an opportunity for a comparative review (I'll keep it short though because I don't have much time). Of course everyone would love to be able to use software freely without blocking USB ports, but freely cannot mean free of charge, or developers would have no incentive to develop software. So we, users and developers, all need copy protection to cut out the thieves. Fair enough. Some people prefer challenge response software licensing or other protection systems that store the licenses on a drive, thus not blocking a USB port. In fact Pace provide that option through their License Manager software, the choice to allow it or not is up to the developers. The problem with storing licenses on hard drives is that hard drives fail far more easily and frequently than USB keys, and when that happens you are at the mercy of the software developer to obtain a new license, and they don't have to trust you about your drive failing. In my estimation, having licenses on USB keys the least annoying solution (it also makes the licenses portable which is a big plus). Hardware: he iLok key is robust enough. I'm sure you could break one easily if you wanted to, but it certainly does not come apart if you frown at it like the eLicenser, although it has to be said, I have three iLoks (two from work, one personal) and the cap has a weak point on the corners, with two of mine cracked (I suspect one of them was cracked on arrival). It doesn't really matter, the keys themselves are fine. They don't seem as solid as the CodeMeter keys but the CodeMeter software and authorization system are sub-par so iLok is hands-on better overall than CodeMeter. The SafeNet Sentinel key would be the winner here though: it's narrower which is good when USB ports are close to one another, and seems very tough. Like the iLok it comes with a cap, and that one does not crack. License management: The iLok License Manager shines here. The eLicenser software is pretty easy to use as well, but the iLok interface is so streamlined and the options to protect your licenses against loss and downtime are brilliant (although they are chargeable, and the idea may be to put the blame on you for downtime if you do not take up the offer, but well... they don't put a gun to your head, you have a choice). Available software: The real reason people choose a USB protection key. If the software you want to use needs an iLok, you'll get one. Same for the others. It's that simple. All that can be said is that iLok is very widely used, certainly in the audio/music software industry, and you're likely to need one at some point. Even if you don't use Pro Tools (and I certainly don't use it unless I have to), sooner or later you will want a plug-in or two that use iLok protection. The iLok is offered here for about Β£10 less than on most other websites (correct at the time of reviewing but check other websites, as it may have changed by the time you read this). So if you're going to get one, this is probably the place to order it. ## Features - Holds over 500 licenses - Tougher construction - Smaller size - For help with iLoks call us ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004JRVQX0 | | Are Batteries Included | No | | Brand | ILok | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (96) | | Date First Available | 23 Jun. 2020 | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | | Item Weight | 45.4 g | | Item model number | 9900-65033-00 | | Manufacturer | ILok | | Product Dimensions | 20.32 x 12.7 x 2.54 cm; 45.36 g | ## Images ![ILok 2 Software Authorization Device - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hQtn66naL.jpg) ![ILok 2 Software Authorization Device - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iVlJVUZUL.jpg) ![ILok 2 Software Authorization Device - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71x+6OJa7XL.jpg) ![ILok 2 Software Authorization Device - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713eq3s4t2L.jpg) ![ILok 2 Software Authorization Device - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CVEKD5bgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Has worked faultlessly - a shame it is needed *by G***X on 3 June 2014* Well, I am with those who object to having to buy a quite expensive additional USB stick in order to run programs that I have already purchased (and which are themselves usually quite expensive.) Having said that, my experience of the iLok is that it has installed and performed absolutely perfectly so far, and, of course, it has the capacity to hold licence details for many further items. I do think that it is a pity that getting the customer to fork out a tidy additional sum has been the only apparently successful solution so far found to software piracy, but I take the point that, if it it continues to work, it affords protection especially to smaller companies where profit margins can be slender to non-existent. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ As necessary evils go, this is pretty good. *by A***R on 21 March 2014* I am familiar with iLok, CodeMeter, eLicenser and SafeNet Sentinel USB keys, so this is an opportunity for a comparative review (I'll keep it short though because I don't have much time). Of course everyone would love to be able to use software freely without blocking USB ports, but freely cannot mean free of charge, or developers would have no incentive to develop software. So we, users and developers, all need copy protection to cut out the thieves. Fair enough. Some people prefer challenge response software licensing or other protection systems that store the licenses on a drive, thus not blocking a USB port. In fact Pace provide that option through their License Manager software, the choice to allow it or not is up to the developers. The problem with storing licenses on hard drives is that hard drives fail far more easily and frequently than USB keys, and when that happens you are at the mercy of the software developer to obtain a new license, and they don't have to trust you about your drive failing. In my estimation, having licenses on USB keys the least annoying solution (it also makes the licenses portable which is a big plus). Hardware: he iLok key is robust enough. I'm sure you could break one easily if you wanted to, but it certainly does not come apart if you frown at it like the eLicenser, although it has to be said, I have three iLoks (two from work, one personal) and the cap has a weak point on the corners, with two of mine cracked (I suspect one of them was cracked on arrival). It doesn't really matter, the keys themselves are fine. They don't seem as solid as the CodeMeter keys but the CodeMeter software and authorization system are sub-par so iLok is hands-on better overall than CodeMeter. The SafeNet Sentinel key would be the winner here though: it's narrower which is good when USB ports are close to one another, and seems very tough. Like the iLok it comes with a cap, and that one does not crack. License management: The iLok License Manager shines here. The eLicenser software is pretty easy to use as well, but the iLok interface is so streamlined and the options to protect your licenses against loss and downtime are brilliant (although they are chargeable, and the idea may be to put the blame on you for downtime if you do not take up the offer, but well... they don't put a gun to your head, you have a choice). Available software: The real reason people choose a USB protection key. If the software you want to use needs an iLok, you'll get one. Same for the others. It's that simple. All that can be said is that iLok is very widely used, certainly in the audio/music software industry, and you're likely to need one at some point. Even if you don't use Pro Tools (and I certainly don't use it unless I have to), sooner or later you will want a plug-in or two that use iLok protection. The iLok is offered here for about Β£10 less than on most other websites (correct at the time of reviewing but check other websites, as it may have changed by the time you read this). So if you're going to get one, this is probably the place to order it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great idea! *by A***S on 15 April 2015* This is a great way of storing licenses for plugins/software, and allows you to freely carry your licenses around with you, rather than them being stuck on one device. You can also register with iLok which gives you some backup in case the worse happens and you lose the iLok. I also liked the fact that it didn't require any drivers to work. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/48763504-ilok-2-software-authorization-device](https://www.desertcart.at/products/48763504-ilok-2-software-authorization-device) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*