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[[[}- What to Prepare Before Starting
Make sure you have:
| Requirement | Why It’s Needed |
| ------------------------------ | --------------------------- |
| License key or redemption link | Required to redeem purchase |
| MacPaw account | Needed to sync subscription |
| Purchase email | Contains key or link |
| macOS device | CleanMyMac is Mac-only |
| Internet connection | Required for activation |
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* Use the same email used during purchase
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* Takes a few seconds
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