If your organization relies on macOS for development, design, or testing while still needing Windows‑only tools, Business Edition gives you the control, scalability, and support you need.

| Question | Answer | |---|---| | | Yes, provided you do not exceed the total seat count. De‑activate the key on the old machine (Preferences → License → Remove) before using it on a new one. | | Do I need an internet connection to run VMs after activation? | No. Once activated, Parallels Desktop works offline. Only periodic license validation (once every 30 days for subscriptions) requires connectivity. | | What if I lose the activation key? | Retrieve it from the Parallels Customer Portal (login → My Products → Business Edition). If you cannot log in, contact Parallels Support with your purchase order number. | | Is there a free trial for Business Edition? | A 14‑day trial is available, but it runs the Standard feature set. To evaluate Business‑only features, request a Trial License from Parallels sales. | | Can I use the same key on both Intel‑based and Apple‑silicon Macs? | Yes. The Business Edition key is hardware‑agnostic; it works on Intel, Apple Silicon, and any macOS version supported by the current Parallels release. | | Do I need a separate key for each virtual machine? | No. One Business Edition key (or seat) covers all VMs you create on the host, up to the seat limit defined in your agreement. |