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From version 20.1 onward, the Business Edition allows activation using per-user licenses integrated with an organization's Identity Provider (IdP). This allows employees to activate Parallels Desktop using their existing company credentials via SSO, rather than manually entering a product key. Integration is supported with IdPs like Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Ping Identity, and JumpCloud via SAML 2.0 and SCIM 2.0 protocols.

: Admins don't need to manually type the key into every machine. They can send email invitations from the portal, allowing users to activate their copy simply by clicking a link or signing in with corporate credentials. Review: The "IT Admin’s Life-Saver"

Parallels Desktop Business Edition is a powerful virtualization solution designed specifically for businesses. It allows users to run Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems simultaneously on a single Mac device, without the need for separate hardware. This capability is particularly beneficial for organizations with diverse IT needs, enabling them to:

Parallels Desktop Business Edition is the industry standard for running Windows, Linux, and other operating systems on Mac computers without rebooting. Designed specifically for corporate environments, this edition provides IT administrators with advanced deployment tools, centralized management capabilities, and enhanced security controls.

For advanced deployments, the license key can be pre-specified in a configuration file. The key is added as a value for the license_key variable, in the same "XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX" format.

In the search for cost savings, some individuals or organizations may be tempted to use unauthorized activation keys, keygens, or cracked versions of Parallels Desktop. This practice carries significant risks.