The SQL Compare command line interface can be used on a Windows service account to allow it to be used as part of an automated CI/CD process. In some cases, however, it is not possible to log in to a service account, which can prevent users from activating the CLI on these accounts.

To allow the CLI to be activated, the /allUsers flag can be used when activating the product via the command line. This will activate the product for all users, including service accounts. For example:

This command requires you to be logged in using your Redgate ID. This can be done in two ways:

• By launching the GUI and logging in there.
• By following the link provided if you attempt to run the command when you are not logged in.

Further information about activation can be found here.