License and Pro
Compare the BucketMate trial and Pro, activate a license key, and restore App Store purchases on macOS
BucketMate starts in the free trial. Pro is a one-time purchase that removes the trial limits.
Trial vs Pro
| Feature | Trial | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connections | 1 connection | Unlimited connections |
| File operations | Single file | Multiple files |
| Uploads | Single file up to 100 MB | Multiple files and folders |
| Workspaces | Default workspace only | Multiple workspaces |
| Bucket versioning | Not included | Restore and recover files |
| Priority support | Not included | Included |
In the trial, these actions work on one item at a time:
- Upload, download, copy names and URLs, move, and delete files
- Delete buckets
- Change storage class and restore archived files
When you hit a trial limit, BucketMate shows a message such as Trial version limit or Upload size limit reached with a Purchase button.
Check your license status
Open Settings > About. The License section shows Pro or Trial.
In the trial, the sidebar also shows a Trial version badge. Click it to open Compare versions.
Upgrade the website version
- Click the Trial version badge in the sidebar, or choose Upgrade in Settings > About.
- Choose Purchase to buy a license on the BucketMate website.
- Copy the license key from your purchase email.
- Back in BucketMate, choose Activate with key.
- Paste the key in License Key.
- Choose Activate.
BucketMate shows Activation Successful! when Pro is active. The license key is stored in the macOS Keychain.
BucketMate checks the license with the BucketMate server at most once a day. If the key is no longer valid, BucketMate shows License Invalid and returns to the trial.
Manage license devices
Each license key has a device activation limit. If activation fails with This license key has reached its device activation limit, remove a device you no longer use.
- Choose Manage your license and devices in the activation dialog, or Manage in Settings > About. BucketMate opens the license page in your browser.
- Deactivate the device you no longer use.
- Activate the key again in BucketMate.
Upgrade the Mac App Store version
- Click the Trial version badge in the sidebar, or choose Upgrade in Settings > About.
- Choose Purchase to buy Pro through the App Store.
If you already bought Pro:
- Choose Restore purchase to restore an App Store purchase.
- Choose Sign in to unlock Pro with a license bought on the BucketMate website. Enter the email from your purchase, choose Continue, then enter the six-digit code sent to that email and choose Verify.
License problems
| Message | What to do |
|---|---|
| Invalid activation key | Check that you pasted the full key with no extra characters. |
| This license key has reached its device activation limit | Remove an old device, then activate again. |
| This license key is activated on a different device | Activate the key on this Mac again, or remove the other device. |
| Unable to connect to the server | Check your internet connection, then try again. |
| No previous purchases found to restore | Make sure you are signed in to the App Store with the Apple Account used for the purchase. |