Install and Activate dotConnect in Visual Studio & Any IDE

Feb 16, 2026

Learn how to install and activate dotConnect products step by step.
In this video, we show all available installation options—including NuGet Package Manager, command-line installation in any IDE, and the Windows installer for full Visual Studio integration.

You’ll also see how to activate dotConnect using a license key, including how to get a free 30-day trial key from the Devart Customer Portal.

This guide helps you:

  • Install dotConnect via NuGet, console, or Windows installer
  • Activate dotConnect using a license key or license file
  • Start using dotConnect with a free 30-day trial

Choose the dotConnect provider that fits your project and get started with secure, high-performance.NET data access in minutes.