# License Activation

## Introduction

In its free Version, Durty Cloth Tool is technically limited in the amount of clothes you can add to your Addon Cloth Resource. This limitation shouldn't stop you from running and testing it out, in order to Get Started and find out whether it works for you.

### Buying a License

You can either directly [navigate to our Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/plebmasters/membership?jumpToTiersAndReveal=true) and **choose one of the Subscription Tiers that include a Durty Cloth Tool License**, or alternatively [check out our easy Pricing Overview](https://gta.clothing/index.html#pricing) on our Website.

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Feel free to **test out Durty Cloth Tool for completely free without any risks**, to see whether it fits your needs. Keep in mind the free version is limited in the size of Cloth Resources you can create with it.

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Simply download it and use it without a license to check it out. Please consider supporting us by getting a license to receive unlimited access and full support :heart:
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## How to receive your Durty Cloth Tool license

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Before continuing make sure to have an active and running Durty Cloth Tool Subscription, see [#buying-a-license](#buying-a-license "mention") for details 💪
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In order to receive your Durty Cloth Tool license, you will need to be member of our **Pleb Masters discord** guild first. You can use this invite link to join the discord: [https://discord.plebmasters.de](https://discord.plebmasters.de/)
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### **📺Watch a short video**

See how to get your license activated and downloaded in less then 3 minutes: 

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Quick Video walkthrough on How to activate & download your license
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### 📃Step by Step Text Guide

Your Durty Cloth Tool benefits are tied to your Patreon account. To activate these benefits on Forge, follow these steps to link your Patreon account with your Pleb Masters: Forge profile and to download your license.

#### Step 1: Log in to Pleb Masters: Forge

1. Go to [Pleb Masters: Forge](https://forge.plebmasters.de/).
2. Click the **Discord OAuth** login button in the upper-right corner to log in.
3. Once logged in, go to your **Account Profile**.

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#### Step 2: Connect Your Patreon Profile

* In your Forge account, click on your profile picture > **Profile** > **Connect Patreon Profile**.

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* Follow the Patreon prompt to authenticate and allow Pleb Masters: Forge to access your Patreon pledge details.
* After authorization, you’ll be redirected to your profile with subscription details and premium benefits displayed.

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#### Step 3: Access Your Licenses

* Go to **Account > Licenses** to view all your accessible licenses.

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* To manage or download a license, click on it to view the license details.

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#### Step 4: Configure Your License Hardware ID

1. In the **License Details** section, add your **Hardware ID** in the '**Configure License Hardware Id'** section on the right side.
2. To get your Hardware ID:
   * Open Durty Cloth Tool.
   * Navigate to **Help > Register License**.

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* After entering and saving your Hardware ID, download the license by pressing the green download icon.

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#### Step 5: Place Your License File

1. Download the license file from the Forge licenses overview.
2. Place the downloaded license file in the same folder as the Durty Cloth Tool executable (`*.exe` file).

That’s it! You’re now ready to enjoy the unlimited version of Durty Cloth Tool.&#x20;

**Welcome to Forge Club! 🥳**

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Remember to download a renewed license each month to keep your access active.
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[Join us on our Discord](https://discord.plebmasters.de/) server to share your feedback and ideas. Thank you for being part of our community ✨
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## Why does it lock my Hardware Id?

To prevent unauthorized sharing and use on multiple devices, the Durty Cloth Tool license is locked to the specified Hardware ID (HWID) for the duration of each subscription period—typically 30 days. This means that once the license is downloaded, it’s bound to that HWID and can’t be moved to another device until the subscription resets after 30 days. However, you can still download your license at any time during this period, even though the HWID remains fixed.

For users who need access on multiple devices, we offer [pricing options to purchase](https://gta.clothing/#pricing) additional licenses at an attractive rate. **In special cases, like upgrading your PC hardware or moving to another personal device, we can also assist with unlocking the HWID before the 30-day period is up.** This license binding helps us ensure fair usage while providing flexible solutions for various device needs.

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Create a [Support Ticket on our Discord](https://discord.plebmasters.de) in order to request unlocking your Hardware Id in special cases such as upgrading your hardware.
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## Known Issues and Solutions

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In every case of issue please make sure to have an updated license from your current subscription period downloaded and replaced in your DCT app folder.
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### :warning: **Warning triangle license info**

This is possibly caused by a hardware id change that might have happened due to some hardware related change on your PC. **In this case please create a ticket on our Discord** in order to get this resolved :)

### :question:**License not recognized in folder**

1. Most likely cause of this is the license being overtime, which happens every 30 days, as the licenses are always have to be renewed with each new paid subscription period.\
   **In this case just re-download it from the licenses overview.**
2. Sometimes **it is possible for your Computer related Hardware Id to change due to anything adjusted in your Setup.** Verify this by comparing the Hardware Id from the "Help > Register License" Window in Durty Cloth Tool, with the Hardware Id entered on your License Details page.\
   **In such cases please create a Support Ticket on our Discord** in order to get your Hardware Id unlocked.

### **Patreon Payment Status indicating Pending on Pleb Masters Accounts Page**

Payments may take up to 48hrs to process depending on your country of origin and is out of our control. If you face any issues, please join our [discord](https://discord.plebmasters.de) and have a chat with us.

## Support

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Feel free to contact us on [discord ](https://discord.plebmasters.de)in any case of issue ♥️
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## Next Steps

Lets continue by creating your first GTA 5 addon cloth resource! Click on one of the cards below to continue. See you there 🚀

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Create your first Addon Cloth Resource</strong></td><td>Your first Cloth Project with Clothes 👕</td><td><a href="first-cloth-resource">first-cloth-resource</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Create your first Addon Tattoo</strong></td><td>Your first Cloth Project with Tattoos 🖌️</td><td><a href="first-addon-tattoo">first-addon-tattoo</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Test your Addon Clothes</strong></td><td>See how to easily test your Addon Clothes 🧪</td><td><a href="testing-addon-clothes">testing-addon-clothes</a></td></tr></tbody></table>