There are three different editions of Parallels Desktop:
Standard Edition, Pro Edition, and Business Edition.
Many
customers choose either the Standard or Pro Edition for personal use. But what
if you have a standard license and want to move to Pro? This blog will guide
you through this process.
First, you
might want to check out this article to learn the difference between the
Parallels Desktop Standard and Pro Editions.
If you have
Parallels Desktop 10 or 11, you can simply visit parallels.com and click on
View All Buying Options » select Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition >
click on Upgrade now and proceed with the payment.
If you have
Parallels Desktop 12 Standard, click on Parallels Desktop in the top Mac menu
bar.
Then, click
on Account & License to open a window showing the list of licenses
registered to your account.
Now, click
on Upgrade to Pro next to your current license.
And proceed
with the upgrade. You will get to your
Parallels account page to make the payment.
The upgrade
cost is due at the time of upgrade. Parallels Desktop Pro is a subscription
product; you will be charged on the billing date when the current subscription
period expires.
You can also
see this article for more detailed information, should you choose to switch to
the Pro Edition.
Hope this
blog was helpful! Enjoy the advanced functionality of Parallels Desktop Pro
Edition, and shoot us a message on Facebook if you have any questions!