Redgate Sql Prompt Offline Activation File
Keep a spreadsheet or internal wiki tracking:
For multiple offline machines, you can use command line:
SQLPrompt.exe /quiet /norestart /offlineactivation /machineid "YOUR_MACHINE_ID" /licensekey "YOUR_KEY" /activationfile "C:\path\to\activation.bin"
This is useful for scripting via GPO or SCCM in air-gapped environments. redgate sql prompt offline activation
Redgate SQL Prompt is a popular SQL code completion and formatting tool. Offline activation is required when the machine running SQL Prompt has no internet connection or when firewalls block online activation.
Cause: You generated a request from v10 but tried to activate with a response meant for v9.
Solution: Ensure both offline and online machines reference the same major version. Update SQL Prompt on the offline machine if needed (using offline installer downloaded separately). Keep a spreadsheet or internal wiki tracking: For
For subscription licenses (annual renewal), offline machines do not automatically update. You must:
| Item | Detail | |------|--------| | Trial licenses | Offline activation works for trials too, but the countdown starts from file generation. | | License server connection | Offline-activated machines will not check for subscription expiry automatically. You must manually repeat the process before license expiry. | | Upgrades | Upgrading SQL Prompt on an offline machine requires a new offline activation after installation. | | Multiple machines | You need to repeat the process for each offline machine. | | Deactivation | To move a license to another offline machine, first deactivate via the same offline portal on an internet-connected PC (requires machine ID and key). | This is useful for scripting via GPO or
Open a browser and go to:
👉 https://licensing.red-gate.com/OfflineActivation