Adding a License Key would help you to:
If you are facing issues like being unable to install or update the plugins that come bundled with Exponent Theme or import any new demos to your website then it is because you haven’t added a valid license key (Purchase Code) in the Exponent Theme’s License Tab which can be accessed from Admin Dashboard > Appearance > Exponent.
Following are some common errors that you will face if you haven’t added a Valid Purchase Code.
If you want to install plugins that come with the theme, you won’t be able to do it without entering a valid purchase code in the License tab of Exponent Theme.
When you try to update the Exponent theme without having added a valid license key you will be able to see the currently available version however you won’t be able to install the update see the below image.
When you click on the “Update Now” link you will be redirected to the Exponent’s License Tab and you will be requested to enter a valid theme purchase code.
With a single purchase, the code is valid for a single website. If you want to use it on multiple sites then you would need to purchase a new license. Exponent theme works with a single purchase code and that code is entitled to only one particular domain.
You can solve these issues in two ways: