The choice is obvious.
AdGuard License Key: How to Get a Genuine Key (And Why Free Cracked Keys Are a Trap)
A: Yes. Go to my.adguard.com and click "Forgot license." Enter the email used at purchase. They will resend it. Final Verdict: Buy Once, Cry Once You can spend 20 minutes hunting for a fake "AdGuard license key free.txt" file that gives you malware, or you can spend $9 on a 1-year license.
A: If you bought a subscription, yes—it expires after 1 or 2 years. If you bought a Lifetime license , it never expires.
A: AdGuard reverts to the free version (basic browser protection only). You keep your settings but lose system-wide blocking.