# License Deactivation

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To move your NIO license to another computer, you first need to deactivate it.

A license can be deactivated Online or Offline:

# Online Deactivation

If your computer is connected to the internet, online deactivation is the easiest and fastest way to deactivate your license. The license wizard will communicate with the Paramethod licensing server to deactivate your license, and it will be available to reactivate on another device almost instantly. For detailed instructions, please continue to this article.

# Offline Deactivation

Although it is less convenient, it is possible to deactivate a license on a computer that doesn't have access to the internet. For detailed instructions, please continue to this article.