Toad: License Key And Site Message
If you are using a Toad for Oracle Subscription (rather than a perpetual license), you might not need a key at all. Subscription licenses are handled automatically by logging in with your Quest account. Troubleshooting If you receive an error:
Your Toad License Key unlocks the software, while the Site Message verifies who owns it. Keep both secure, as they are required every time you reinstall the software or migrate to a new workstation.
Once you have the information, follow these steps to activate the product: Open Toad (for Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, etc.). Navigate to the top menu and select . Click Add (or Update if replacing an expired key). Paste your License Key . Toad License Key And Site Message
A long, alphanumeric string that identifies the specific version and "Edition" (Base, Professional, Xpert, etc.) you’ve purchased. The Site Message:
This is a long, alphanumeric string typically provided in your purchase confirmation or trial email. It identifies the specific edition of Toad you have access to (e.g., Base, Professional, Xpert, or DBA Suite). If you are using a Toad for Oracle
Manually entering keys on hundreds of developer workstations is inefficient. Quest provides methods to automate the distribution of license keys and site messages during silent enterprise deployments. Using the ProductLicenses.xml File
: A string, often your company name or "Trial Version," that acts as a secondary identifier. Note: The Site Message is strictly case and space sensitive . Where to Find Your Credentials Keep both secure, as they are required every
Within the version-specific sub-key (e.g., 16.3 or 17.0 ), you must create or modify two specific string values:
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| Error Message | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | "Invalid License Key or Site Message" | Typo in Site Message (case or space mismatch). | Re-enter the Site Message exactly as shown in your purchase email. | | "License key has been revoked" | The key was blacklisted or expired. | Contact Quest to convert to a new NUP license. | | "Site Message does not match key checksum" | Corruption or manual editing of license file. | Re-import the original .lic file. | | "No valid license found" (v13+) | You need a TIC server or offline file. | Install via ToadLicenseInstaller.exe with a .lic file. |
The key reflects your licensing model, differentiating between a seat-bound commercial license, an enterprise-wide license, or a temporary evaluation license. 2. What is a Toad Site Message?