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

# How to Redeem Your Reconnect License Key and Bind HWID

> Activate your Reconnect license via the web dashboard or Discord bot, and learn how HWID binding works when you connect your first device.

Every Reconnect subscription is tied to a license key that you redeem before starting the client. You can activate your key through the web dashboard or the Reconnect Discord bot — both methods produce the same result. Once redeemed, your first client launch binds your device's Hardware ID to the license.

## Subscription Types

| Type         | Description                                                                          |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Lifetime** | Never expires. No longer available for new purchase, but existing keys remain valid. |
| **Limited**  | Time-based subscription. The dashboard and bot display the number of days remaining. |

## Option 1 — Redeem via Dashboard

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to the Dashboard">
    Go to [app.reconnect-tool.com](https://app.reconnect-tool.com) and sign in to your Reconnect account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Redeem Tab">
    In the left navigation, click the **Redeem** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste Your Key and Submit">
    Paste your license key into the input field and click **Redeem**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Activation">
    <Check>
      Your subscription appears immediately in the **Subscriptions** tab. See the [Redemption Outcomes](#redemption-outcomes) table below for the possible messages and what they mean.
    </Check>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Option 2 — Redeem via Discord Bot

<Steps>
  <Step title="Join the Reconnect Discord Server">
    Use the invite link [discord.gg/reconnect](https://discord.gg/reconnect) to join if you haven't already.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Redeem Your Key">
    You have two ways to trigger redemption:

    * **Slash command:** In the designated channel, run `/redeem-key key: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX` with your actual key.
    * **Button:** Click the **Redeem Key** button on the bot panel and enter your key in the popup — only you can see the response.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Activation">
    <Check>
      The bot replies with your tier, subscription type, and HWID limit on success. Your subscription is now active and visible in your dashboard.
    </Check>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Redemption Outcomes

The confirmation message you receive depends on your account's current state.

| Message                    | Meaning                                                                |
| -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Subscription Activated** | Key successfully redeemed on an account with no existing subscription. |
| **HWID Limit Increased**   | Key added additional device slots to an already-active subscription.   |
| **Subscription Upgraded**  | Key upgraded your current plan to a higher tier.                       |

## HWID Binding

Reconnect uses Hardware ID (HWID) binding to enforce device limits per license. Understanding how this works helps you manage your devices effectively.

| Topic                | Details                                                                                                                 |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| When binding happens | The first time you start the Reconnect client on a device, it registers that device's unique Hardware ID automatically. |
| Slot usage           | Each bound device consumes one HWID slot on your license.                                                               |
| Slot limit           | Determined by your subscription tier. Redeeming additional keys can increase the limit.                                 |

## Removing a Device

If you need to free up an HWID slot — for example, to switch to a new phone — you can unbind a device using either method below.

**Via Dashboard:**

1. Go to [app.reconnect-tool.com](https://app.reconnect-tool.com) and open the **Devices** tab.
2. Locate the device you want to remove.
3. Click the **trash icon** next to the device and confirm the action.

**Via Discord Bot:**

1. In the Reconnect Discord server, run the `/reset-hwid` slash command.
2. Select your subscription from the dropdown the bot presents.
3. Select the specific device(s) to remove, or click **Reset All Devices** to clear all bound HWIDs at once.

<Warning>
  Removing a device only unbinds its Hardware ID from your license — it does **not** stop the Reconnect client running on that device. If you no longer want a device to monitor sessions, close the client on that device separately.
</Warning>