Upgrading Connectify Hotspot: Features, Licenses, Step-by-Step Guide
Read below the ultimate guide on how to upgrade your Connectify Hotspot software on your Windows computer.
Connectify Hotspot Version Comparison: Free vs. PRO vs. MAX
| Feature | Hotspot Lite (free) | Hotspot PRO | Hotspot MAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi hotspot: share internet from Wi-Fi and Ethernet networks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ad blocking (Block ads) and DNS server choice | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Per-device internet, local access and Gaming mode settings on the Clients screen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited hotspot uptime | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Custom hotspot name (without "Connectify-" at the start) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Share internet from 3G, 4G and 5G mobile broadband adapters | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Automatic as the Internet to share | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Firewall controls for all connected devices (Devices can use the internet, Devices can reach this PC and each other) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Wired router mode | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Wi-Fi repeater mode | ✓ | ||
| Bridged network access | ✓ | ||
| Custom address range (Addresses for devices) and a Fixed IP address for each device | ✓ | ||
Command-line tool (connectify_cli) |
✓ |
Upgrading Connectify Hotspot from the Free version to PRO or MAX
Connectify Hotspot can be used for free successfully to share the Internet from Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet networks, and it also includes ad blocking. If you need more advanced features, you should consider upgrading to the PRO or MAX versions - see the comparison table above, or What is the difference between Hotspot PRO and MAX.
Here's how to upgrade from the Free version to PRO or MAX
- Visit https://www.connectify.me/store/ to access the Connectify Hotspot store. You can also click Upgrade in Connectify Hotspot: on the Get more with MAX card at the bottom of the left-hand menu, or in Help and account > Your license.
- Choose your desired PRO or MAX product from the Connectify Store offerings
Enter the requested information and use any major credit card or Paypal to complete your order - You will receive an email with your Connectify username and password
- Please note, since you have changed your Connectify license then it is important that you activate your new license. Learn more about Activating your License here.
- In Connectify Hotspot, click Help and account in the left-hand menu, and in the Your license card click Activate a license.
- Click Already Bought and sign in with the login credentials you received via email
- Select your new PRO or MAX license and click Activate
Upgrading Connectify Hotspot PRO to Connectify Hotspot MAX
If you already have a Connectify Hotspot PRO license and would like to get a Connectify Hotspot MAX, you can buy the Connectify Hotspot MAX license from our Store. It will be added to your account, separately from the PRO one. Learn more here.
NOTE: If you recently bought a Connectify Hotspot and wanted to upgrade to Connectify Hotspot MAX or Connectify 3X MAX then please contact us at support@connectify.me. We would love to help you upgrade your Connectify Hotspot package!
Now, all that needs to be done is to activate your Connectify Hotspot MAX license: click Help and account, then Change license in the Your license card, and choose the MAX license. Learn more about Activating your License here.