# 2. Deactivate existing key (optional) sudo mobidrive-cli license deactivate
Keep your keys in a password manager, back up the client configuration, and set a calendar reminder before each license expires. With those habits in place, you’ll spend less time fiddling with licensing and more time enjoying seamless, cloud‑like access to your NAS data.
# 4. Verify status sudo mobidrive-cli license status You should see License status: ACTIVE and the expiration date if applicable.