> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.wawf.app/wa-workflow/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.wawf.app/wa-workflow/errors/error-maximum-number-of-devices-reached.md).

# &#x20;Error: Maximum Number of Devices Reached

This error appears when your license is already activated on one WhatsApp number, and you're trying to use the same license on a different number without removing it from the first.

Follow the steps below to resolve this issue:

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#### <mark style="color:green;">🔁</mark> <mark style="color:green;"></mark><mark style="color:green;">**1. Transferring Your License to a New Number (If Current Number Is Active)**</mark>

👉 **Step 1: Remove the License from the Current Number**

* Go to the **Plan Details** section in the extension.
* Locate your current license.
* Click **“Remove License”** to detach it from the existing number.\
  ![](https://2691879874-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY0fgTGGya7eedNTCP3jK%2Fuploads%2F6vR8mZPfiC0MSzJpBF2q%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=debb1bd5-4d32-4355-baf9-6c17ace65847)![](https://2691879874-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY0fgTGGya7eedNTCP3jK%2Fuploads%2FjbU1FZseJHj8zux5bFqk%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=fe54acd6-ff99-4d76-bf25-865826819f7b)

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👉 **Step 2: Insert License into the New Number**

* After removing it from the old number, open the profile on the new number.
* Enter your license code.\
  ✅ Your license is now successfully transferred!\
  ![](https://2691879874-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY0fgTGGya7eedNTCP3jK%2Fuploads%2F3fF8tKFoeggtnuw6Md7R%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=1b3b9a99-e63c-40c2-bd7e-d8154fac380c)

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#### <mark style="color:green;">🚫</mark> <mark style="color:green;"></mark><mark style="color:green;">**2. If Your Current Number is Blocked**</mark>

If the number where the license was previously activated is blocked, follow these steps:

👉 **Step 1: Install the Extension on the New Number**

* Download and set up the **WA Workflow Extension** on your new device or number.

👉 **Step 2: Access License Management**

* Open the **Profile** section within the extension.
* Click on **“Manage License.”**\
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👉 **Step 3: Insert License Code**

* Enter your existing license key.
* Click **“Search.”**
* Your blocked number will appear.\
  ![](https://2691879874-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY0fgTGGya7eedNTCP3jK%2Fuploads%2FCH8ZuGt5O5qiqEOEYgXi%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=394781d5-332e-40f8-909f-aef07aeef2c7)

👉 **Step 4: Remove the Blocked Number**

* Click **“Remove”** next to the blocked number.\
  ![](https://2691879874-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY0fgTGGya7eedNTCP3jK%2Fuploads%2FWb15xG6nrPDuljju3zU6%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=c9ff180b-8c95-4307-8fe5-471582927c0f)

👉 **Step 5: Add License to the New Number**

* Once the blocked number is removed, input the license code into your new number’s profile.\
  ✅ The license will now be active on your new number.\
  ![](https://2691879874-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY0fgTGGya7eedNTCP3jK%2Fuploads%2FWDVu4JZbuHY77W07eLvC%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=24f2deb2-1a03-421a-ba71-90d1398dccb9)<br>

#### <mark style="color:green;background-color:orange;">3.</mark> <mark style="color:green;background-color:orange;"></mark><mark style="color:green;background-color:orange;">**Reset License Key from Admin Panel**</mark>

Before proceeding, please ensure:

* You have access to the **email address linked to your license key**
* You can log in to the **Admin Panel** using the same email

#### **Step 1: Open the Admin Panel**

* Visit the **Admin Panel login page**
* Log in using **the same email address** that is associated with your license key<br>
* > ⚠️ Important:\
  > You must log in with the **registered email**. License management options will not appear for other emails.

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#### **Step 2: Access the License Dashboard**

* After successful login, you will be redirected to the **Dashboard**
* From the dashboard, click on **License Key Dashboard**\ <br>

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#### **Step 3: Select the License Key**

* You will see a list of all license keys linked to your account
* Locate the **license key** you want to reset

#### **Step 4: Reset the License Key**

* Next to the selected license key, click on the **Reset** option
* Confirm the action when prompted

Once reset:

* All currently connected devices will be disconnected
* You can now **reinsert the license key** on your desired device\
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### **When Should You Use License Reset?**

You may need to reset your license key if:

* You changed or reinstalled your device
* You reached the **maximum device limit**
* The extension is asking for the license key again
* A device was disconnected unexpectedly

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