What is Device Licensing?

Last updated: Dec 1, 2025, 3:58 PM

Question

  • What is Device Licensing? 
  • What does the "Activate a subscription for this device" pop-up message mean?

Answer

Device Licensing is a system that makes sure every Toast device using our software has a matching, active subscription. It helps Toast ensure all active devices are paired with the necessary subscription by:

 

  • Automatically linking each device to an existing subscription when available
  • Alerting operators if a device does not have a matching subscription
  • Giving customers an easy way to purchase the subscription needed to keep using their device

 

Activate Your Device Subscription

If you receive a pop-up on your device, follow the prompts by scanning the QR code or using the link to purchase and activate your subscription. 

 

After log-in - Device activation pop-up:

 

Device pop up message for Device licensing subscription.

 

Device Licensing Subscription Messaging

During device use - warning message:

 

Device in use warning message for device licensing.

 

Grace period expired messaging (during log-in attempt on a device): 

 

Device licensing grace period expired messaging.

 

Device hub messaging:

You can activate your device subscription in the Device hub by selecting Activate under Device software subscription for the selected device.

 

Device hub device licensing messaging.

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