Support & FAQ

Help with Agent Trace

Start with the FAQ below for help with downloading Agent Trace, starting your trial, upgrading to Pro, activating your license, managing devices, and handling billing through Paddle.

Getting Started

How do I start the free trial?

Download and install Agent Trace for Windows. The 1-week free trial starts inside the app, so you do not need to create an account or complete checkout before trying the product.

  1. Download Agent Trace from the website.
  2. Install the app on your Windows machine.
  3. Open Agent Trace.
  4. Choose Start trial inside the app.

After the trial, you can upgrade to Pro and choose either the monthly or annual plan.

Agent Trace home screen before trial with Start trial, Upgrade to Pro, and Activate Pro options
Start your trial, upgrade to Pro, or activate an existing license from the welcome screen.
How do I upgrade to Pro?

You can upgrade to Pro from the license flow, trial reminder, or Manage License area inside the app.

  1. Open Agent Trace.
  2. Choose Upgrade to Pro.
  3. Open secure checkout in your browser through Paddle.
  4. Choose the monthly or annual plan.
  5. Copy the license key from the success page or purchase email.
  6. Return to Agent Trace, choose Activate Pro, paste the key, and click Verify license.

If the app does not unlock immediately, close and reopen Agent Trace once, then try verifying again.

Agent Trace trial ended screen with Upgrade to Pro and Activate Pro options
When the trial ends, you can upgrade or activate an existing license.
Agent Trace Upgrade to Pro screen with Open secure checkout button
Upgrade to Pro opens secure checkout in your browser.
Paddle checkout showing annual and monthly plan choices
Choose annual or monthly billing on the Paddle checkout page.
Where do I find my license key?

Your license key is shown on the hosted success page after checkout and can also be delivered to your purchase email.

If you cannot find it, check your spam folder and search your inbox for the purchase email. If you still cannot locate it, contact support with the email used for purchase.

License Activation

How do I activate my license?

If you already purchased Pro, choose Activate Pro in the app.

  1. Open Agent Trace.
  2. Choose Activate Pro.
  3. Paste your license key into the license key field.
  4. Click Verify license.

If the key is valid and active, Agent Trace will unlock Pro features for that machine.

Agent Trace Activate Pro screen with license key field and Verify license button
Paste your license key exactly as it appears on the checkout success page or in your purchase email.
Agent Trace workspace showing Pro Plan Active status and Manage License button
After activation, the workspace shows Pro Plan Active and provides license management controls.
What should I do if activation does not work right after purchase?

Sometimes the purchase or license status may take a short time to sync.

  1. Make sure the full license key was copied exactly.
  2. Wait a minute and try again.
  3. Close and reopen Agent Trace.
  4. Return to Activate Pro and click Verify license.

If it still fails, contact support with your purchase email, license key, and the exact error message.

Devices & Moving Licenses

Can I activate my license on another machine?

Yes, as long as your license still has an available device slot.

Pro licenses currently support activation on up to 2 devices, subject to your active license terms.

  1. Open Agent Trace on the new machine.
  2. Choose Activate Pro.
  3. Paste the same license key.
  4. Click Verify license.
How do I move my license to a new computer?

The best way is to deactivate the old device before activating the new one.

  1. Open Agent Trace on the old computer.
  2. Enter the workspace.
  3. Open Manage License.
  4. Choose Deactivate this device.
  5. Open Agent Trace on the new computer.
  6. Choose Activate Pro.
  7. Enter the same license key and click Verify license.
Agent Trace licensed device management screen with Manage subscription and Deactivate this device options
Use Manage License to refresh, manage billing, verify a different key, or deactivate this device.
What if I no longer have access to the old computer?

If you cannot deactivate the old device yourself, contact support.

Include the email used for purchase, your license key if available, and a short explanation that you are moving to a new machine.

Why does the app say my license is already active on another device?

This usually means the device limit for that license has been reached.

  1. Deactivate the license on a device you no longer use.
  2. Then activate it on the new device.

If you no longer have access to the old device, contact support.

Billing & Subscription

Can I cancel my subscription from the app?

Yes. Use Manage subscription inside Agent Trace to open the Paddle billing portal.

  1. Enter the workspace.
  2. Open Manage License.
  3. Choose Manage subscription.

From there, you can manage billing options available through Paddle.

Agent Trace Manage License screen showing Manage subscription button
The Manage subscription button opens the Paddle billing portal.
Paddle subscription management page with update and cancel options
Use the Paddle portal to update or cancel your subscription.
Can I cancel directly from Paddle instead of the app?

Yes. The app's Manage subscription button is a shortcut to the Paddle billing portal. You can also manage your subscription directly through Paddle if you already have access to the portal link or receipt flow.

If I cancel, will the app stop working immediately?

This depends on the subscription state reported by Paddle after cancellation.

In general, Pro access ends when the entitlement is no longer active, while historical runs remain available in read-only mode.

Can I switch between monthly and annual Pro?

Subscription changes are usually handled through the Paddle billing portal.

Use Manage subscription in the app to review the options available for your subscription.

Where can I review the refund policy before I purchase?

Review the current Refund Policy before completing checkout.

Troubleshooting

What does “This license exists, but it is not currently active” mean?

This usually means the license key is real, but the related subscription is no longer active.

Common reasons include:

  • The subscription was canceled.
  • The subscription expired.
  • Payment status changed and the entitlement is no longer active.

If you believe this is a mistake, contact support with your purchase email and license key.

Why does the app say it could not find an active entitlement for my license key?

Possible reasons include:

  • The license key was pasted incorrectly.
  • The purchase has not finished syncing yet.
  • The subscription is not active.

Try this first:

  1. Make sure the full key was copied exactly.
  2. Wait a minute and try again.
  3. Reopen the app and retry activation.
I upgraded, but the app still looks like trial or free mode. What should I do?
  1. Reopen Agent Trace.
  2. Choose Activate Pro.
  3. Re-enter the license key if needed.
  4. Click Verify license.
  5. Confirm the plan now shows as Monthly Pro or Annual Pro.

If it still does not update, contact support with your purchase email, license key, and a screenshot of the license page if possible.

Can I use the same purchase email with multiple licenses?

Yes. Each license key is its own activation credential. If you have multiple purchases, make sure you are activating the specific key you want to use.

Still need help?

Contact Agent Trace support

If the FAQ did not solve your issue, send us the details and we’ll help troubleshoot activation, subscription, device, or access problems.

To help us respond faster, please include:

  • Your purchase email
  • Your license key, if available
  • The exact error message shown in the app
  • Whether the issue is related to trial, activation, billing, moving devices, or analysis
  • A screenshot, if it helps explain the issue