iLok is a USB Hardware that holds authorization keys for many software developers. Currently, there are 70+ software developers using iLok for software authorization. An iLok USB Hardware Key looks like this:

iLok is portable, safe and convenient.

• It's Portable: iLok enables you to easily move authorizations from one computer to another. Use your software at home, at the office, at a studio, or at a friend's house. iLok makes it portable, just carry it in your pocket and go.
• It's Safe: Authorizations are stored in the secure iLok USB Hardware Key - not on the computer or hard drive. iLok is immune to problems caused by machine upgrades, disk maintenance, hardware failures, and software updates.
• It's Convenient: Store all of your Mac or Windows iLok-enabled software authorizations on a single iLok USB Hardware Key, regardless of developer. You can store up to 100 software authorizations on one iLok.

All Waves plugin and bundle from v5 onward requires iLok for authorization.

We do not sell ilok, but it can be easily be purchased from one of these channels :

• From a Digidesign dealer near you, or,
• Directly from iLok web site