> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.badgeify.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deactivate a Device

If you need to free up your Badgeify license activation slot (for example, if you've reached your device limit or are replacing a computer), you can deactivate a device using one of the following methods.

## Method 1: Deactivate from Within the App

If you still have access to the Mac where Badgeify is currently activated:

1. Open the Badgeify **Preferences** window.
2. Navigate to the **About** tab.
3. Look for a button labeled "Deactivate".
4. Click this button and confirm the deactivation.

This will remove the license activation from the current Mac.

![Deactivate from Within the App](https://i.imgur.com/qSBEvzf.png)

## Method 2: Deactivate via License Management Portal

If you no longer have access to the activated Mac (e.g., it was lost, stolen, broken, or reformatted before you could deactivate):

1. Go to the online **License Management portal**: [https://badgeify.app/license/](https://badgeify.app/license/)
2. Enter the **Email** address associated with your purchase and your **License Key**.
3. Click **Continue**.
4. You should see a list of your currently activated devices.
5. Find the device you want to remove and click the corresponding "Deactivate" button.

This allows you to manage your activations remotely.

![Deactivate via License Management Portal](https://i.imgur.com/2d386pp.png)

## Using the License Key Again

Once a device has been successfully deactivated using either method, its activation slot is freed up. You can then use the same license key to activate Badgeify on a new Mac.