How to Reactivate Your Tally Prime License When It Goes into Educational Mode

Published on: 08-10-2025 Call CA Tally HelpDesk +91 9205471661, 8368262875

Tally Prime is one of the most widely used accounting and business management software solutions in India. It enables businesses to manage accounting, inventory, taxation, payroll, and compliance efficiently. However, at times, users may encounter a situation where their Tally Prime software automatically switches to Educational Mode. This can limit access to certain features, such as data entry on specific dates or advanced functionalities. Fortunately, reactivating your Tally Prime license is a simple process if you follow the right steps.

Why Tally Prime Switches to Educational Mode

Before understanding how to reactivate your license, it’s important to know why this happens.
Here are the common reasons:

1. License Expiry or Non-Renewal:
   If your Tally Prime subscription or TSS (Tally Software Services) has expired, the software may revert to educational mode.
2. Internet or Server Connectivity Issues:
   Tally Prime requires periodic verification of your license from Tally’s server. If your computer loses internet connectivity or the license server cannot be reached, the software may temporarily switch to educational mode.
3. System Format or Hardware Change:
   Formatting your system, reinstalling Windows, or changing key hardware components like the hard drive may cause the license to deactivate automatically.
4. License Deleted or Moved:
   If the license was accidentally released, deleted, or moved to another machine, your local Tally setup will no longer detect it as active.

Understanding these causes will help you take preventive steps in the future.

Steps to Reactivate Tally Prime License

Follow these steps carefully to restore your Tally Prime license and switch back from Educational Mode to a fully functional version:

Step 1: Open Tally Prime

Launch Tally Prime on your computer. If your license is inactive, the title bar at the top will display “Educational Mode.”

Step 2: Go to License Management

On the Tally Prime home screen, click on the “Help” menu or press F1. Then select Licensing > Reactivate License.

Step 3: Enter Your Tally.NET ID and Password

You’ll be prompted to enter the Tally.NET ID and password that were used to activate your original license.

Example: your registered email ID and password used when you purchased or activated the software.
If you do not Rember your password you can click on forget password and reset your password.

Step 4: Select Your License

After successful login, Tally will display the list of licenses associated with your account.
Select the correct license number that you wish to reactivate.

Step 5: Confirm and Complete

Once selected, confirm the details and click “Reactivate”. Tally will verify the license and activate it on your system.
If the activation is successful, the status on the top bar will change from “Educational Mode” to your license type — such as Silver (Single User) or Gold (Multi-User).

If the Issue Persists

If your license does not reactivate even after following the above steps, try these additional measures:

• Check Internet Connection: Ensure your system has a stable internet connection for license verification.
• Run Tally as Administrator: Right-click on the Tally Prime shortcut and choose “Run as Administrator.”
• Verify Firewall or Antivirus Settings: Sometimes, security software blocks Tally from connecting to its server. Allow TallyPrime.exe through your firewall.
• Contact us on above and below given numbers

Preventing Future License Deactivation

To avoid your Tally Prime switching to Educational Mode again:

• Keep your Tally Software Services (TSS) renewed regularly.
• Maintain a consistent internet connection on the system where Tally is installed.
• Avoid deleting or moving the Tally License Folder (usually found in C:\ProgramData\Tally\).
• Backup your data and note your Tally.NET credentials securely.

Conclusion

Reactivating your Tally Prime license is a straightforward process if you understand the steps. Most issues arise from expired subscriptions, network disruptions, or system changes. By maintaining an active TSS, securing your Tally.NET login credentials, and keeping your setup updated, you can ensure uninterrupted access to all Tally Prime features without slipping into Educational Mode again.

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