Hi i see many vendors recuire iLok to use the plugins, so i have a question

If i get an iLok2, and buy an vst effect and register it...
is there a limit of reactivations per plugin, lets say if u have to reinstall windows
or is it permanent, as long i have the iLok plug and dont loose/ damage it
or how do the iLok works ?

Can anyone explain me plz , i am considering to get iLok because i consider to buy products from
Steven slate digital and also Softube. 

An ILok is a USB Device for storing licenses.
It uses a software program to download and install the
licenses onto the device.  

Once the License is installed on the device there is no need to 
to reactivate.  It is permanent, but the license CAN be sold and transferred
to another user for a $25 fee...

Thanks you so mutch for the answer, just what i wanted to know
then ill get a iLok 2 plug, in not to long 

There are plenty of folks that complain about it probably because they see having an iLok as a hassle.

I gave in and obtained one when there was a plug in I really thought would be nice, but only worked with iLok.

It's been painless for me. Straightforward, easy to use. I have multiple plug ins now that require it.

Once the license is on the iLok it's there for good unless you sell or transfer them to another iLok.
IIRC it holds 500 licenses per.
 
It's not a great system but it does work.
Luckily I've never had a problem with any of mine. The one I bought over 10 years ago still works.
Also look for Slate or other promo sales that include the ilok as part of the deal. I got 2 free iLoks that way.

Haven't had any problems here either and don't mind...
Only problems I've had were "user error".

One of the nice things is...if you have the plugins installed on multiple devices...
just move the ILok when you want to switch machines...

I have the Steinberg E-Licenser also...no problems...

I totally understand the desire to want to "keep the pirates at bay" - Pirate - Bay...
ha...I made a funny!!

If you don't have a problem with trusting your licenses to a company which had its authorization servers down for over two weeks, then I am sure it's a good solution.

mumpcake
If you don't have a problem with trusting your licenses to a company which had its authorization servers down for over two weeks, then I am sure it's a good solution.

I remember having my electricity down for almost a week after a major earthquake but I still trust my electric company. 
 
I also remember that while the iLok servers were down I could still run my software since all my software wanted to see was my iLok.

bapu

mumpcake
If you don't have a problem with trusting your licenses to a company which had its authorization servers down for over two weeks, then I am sure it's a good solution.

I remember having my electricity down for almost a week after a major earthquake but I still trust my electric company. 
 
I also remember that while the iLok servers were down I could still run my software since all my software wanted to see was my iLok.

Yep...poop happens when ya party naked...but the ILok continues to work....even when the servers are down..
ya just can't register new products...

"I also remember that while the iLok servers were down I could still run my software since all my software wanted to see was my iLok."
 
Yeah it just needs to be pluged in to your PC. I don't think it matters if they are up on the net or not.