ApexSQL licenses are tied to a specific number of instances or machines. If you see this error:
: When contacting support, be prepared to provide details such as your company name, the email address used for the purchase, and the approximate purchase date to facilitate verification . Licensing Details to Remember apexsql recover activation key
RESTORE DATABASE YourDatabase FROM DISK = 'C:\Backup\Full.bak' WITH NORECOVERY; RESTORE LOG YourDatabase FROM DISK = 'C:\Backup\Log.trn' WITH STOPAT = '2026-06-04 03:00:00', RECOVERY; Use code with caution. ApexSQL licenses are tied to a specific number
Historically, ApexSQL maintained a specific portal for users who had lost their activation keys. The official URL http://www.apexsql.com/lostkey.asp was designed for this purpose. Note that with the migration to Quest, this specific link may redirect to the current support portal. Using the "Resend Keys" form is still the most efficient method: when you submit a request, you typically receive not only your lost activation keys but also the download links for the latest versions of the software that your license is eligible for. Historically, ApexSQL maintained a specific portal for users