Deactivation

Last modified: June 12, 2025

You can deactivate dbForge Index Manager in one of the following ways: in SSMS, through the Customer Portal on the Devart website, or via the command line.

An internet connection is required for deactivation.

Note

If you deactivate Index Manager, it can’t be used until reactivated.

Deactivate in SSMS

1. In Object Explorer, right-click a database and select Index Manager > Help > Deactivate.

2. Click Deactivate.

Deactivate on the Customer Portal

1. Log in to the Customer Portal.

2. On the Products tab, hover over the product and click Details.

3. Select the license.

4. Click Deactivate.

Deactivate via the command line

1. Open Command Prompt.

2. Navigate to the product installation folder.

The default path is C:\Program Files (x86)\Devart\dbForge Index Manager for SQL Server.

3. Run the following command.

indexmanager.com /deactivate