Register-Activate

Current Dongle (HEX-NET or HEX-V2 Interfaces)

If you are using a HEX-NET or HEX-V2 that you bought directly from Ross-Tech:

You do not need to register. We already have you in our customer records and you are eligible for tech support.

If you purchased a HEX-NET or HEX-V2 from one of our Distributors then you should use use the Config button in VCDS to enter your Registration information.

Out-of-Production Dongle (HEX-, KEY-, KII, or Micro-)

If you’re using a current version of VCDS (not VCDS-Lite!) that you bought directly from Ross-Tech:

You do not need to register, we already have you in our customer records and you are eligible for tech support.

If you’re using a current version of VCDS (not VCDS-Lite!) and you bought your interface from one of our authorized resellers:

If you’re using a current version of VCDS (not VCDS-Lite!) and you are NOT thoriginal purchaser of the genuine Ross-Tech dongle interface

"Dumb" Non-dongle (all other interfaces)

If you’re using a current version of VCDS (not VCDS-Lite!) that you bought directly from Ross-Tech:

If you’re using an older version of our software (“VAG-COM") you must update to VCDS-Lite before you can register!

If you’re using VCDS-Lite and have not bought a license or registered with Ross-Tech:

If you’re using VCDS-Lite and already have a license (even for an old version of VAG-COM)