> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.filestar.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.filestar.com/licensing/activate-filestar.md).

# Activate Filestar

### 1. Download the latest version of Filestar for Windows <a href="#id-1-download-the-latest-version-of-filestar-for-windows" id="id-1-download-the-latest-version-of-filestar-for-windows"></a>

[Download Filestar](https://filestar.com/download) or [Update Filestar](/general/how-to-update-filestar.md). -> Then run the installer.

### 2. In the Help menu select *Plans* <a href="#id-2-in-the-help-menu-select-plans" id="id-2-in-the-help-menu-select-plans"></a>

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-> Then click on *Restore Purchase.*

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### 3. Enter your activation code <a href="#id-3-enter-your-activation-code" id="id-3-enter-your-activation-code"></a>

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