Activate the Express edition

You can activate the Express edition of dbForge SQL Complete after your trial period expires.

To activate the Express edition:

1. Open SSMS or Visual Studio, then select SQL Complete > Help > Activate Product.

Tip

If the SQL Complete menu isn’t visible on the menu bar, you can find it under Extensions. To add it to the menu bar, select Extensions > Customize Menu, clear the SQL Complete checkbox, then click Save and Restart.

2. In the Product Activation dialog, click Use Express.

Activate the SQL Complete Express edition

3. Click Restart Now.

SSMS reloads, and the Express edition is activated.

Note

The Express edition of dbForge SQL Complete provides basic functionality. To upgrade dbForge SQL Complete, deactivate it, then activate it by using a purchased license key.