Managing Quadra ID License Activations
Published: July 2026 • Reference ID: Q-KB-license-activation
Each perpetual Hydra license permits concurrent activation on 2 Mac computers under a single Quadra ID, as well as air-gapped offline .qkey generation.
1. Online Activation via Quadra ID
Open Hydra software, select Hydra > License > Sign In, and log in with your Quadra ID credentials or Google OAuth account.
- Your activation token is instantly verified against the database.
- You can manage active devices from your Account Dashboard.
2. Offline Studio License (.qkey)
For air-gapped studio machines without internet connectivity, navigate to your Quadra ID Account dashboard on a connected device.
- Copy your Mac's Hardware ID (found in Hydra > License > Offline Activation).
- Paste the Hardware ID in the offline generator on your account page.
- Download the encrypted .qkey file and import it directly into Hydra.
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