Manually Activating Your Autodesk Software

If you need to activate your software on a computer that doesn't have Internet access, you
can activate your software manually. Here are the three steps to the manual activation
process:

1. Generate a Request Code

2. Request an Activation Code
3. Activate your Software Manually

Notes about Manual Activation

• Valid Serial Number Required: This process illustrated below only works with a
valid serial number and matching product key.
• Disable Internet Connection: You need to disable your Internet connection to see
the manual activation screens illustrated below. If your computer is connected to the
Internet, the software will assume you want to activate your software automatically
over the Internet.
• Activation via "Free Trial" mode: If you purchased your software and didn't use it as
a Free Trial, you still need to activate your software from the Free Trial screen. Your
software will assume you are using it as a trial until it is activated with a valid paid
license.
• Activation Codes Sent Via Email: After you complete the Web form to request an
Activation Code, it may take up to 48 hours to receive a response via email.
• Contact Us for Assistance: If you receive an "Invalid Serial Number" error or
encounter other issues with software activation, please Contact Us for assistance.
Click the button on the contact page that best describes your issue to see available
contact options. For self-service options, see Troubleshooting Activation Errors
below.

Note: You can also activate your software automatically over the Internet.

1. Generate a Request Code

After you install your software, you can use it on a trial basis until you receive your
Activation Code from Autodesk. It may take up to 48 hours to receive an Activation Code
via email.
To generate a request code to activate your software:

• Disable your Internet connection and launch your software. This is

an offline process. The screens below will only appear if your computer is not
connected to the Internet.
• Click the Activate button on the Free Trial screen.

Note: Autodesk software products will operate on a Free Trial license until activated. If
you purchased your software and didn't use it as a Free Trial, you still need to activate
your software from the Free Trial screen.

• Enter your Serial Number and Product Key and click the Next button.
 • Select "Request an activation code using an offline method" and click
the Next button

Note: You will only receive this screen and option if you are using a computer that
has no active Internet connection. If your computer is connected to the Internet,
the software will assume you want to activate automatically over the Internet.
 • Record the activation information provided.

Note: You'll need your product name, serial number, product key, and request code when
you submit your request for an activation code on another computer. You can file an email
request using the address provided or visitregister.autodesk.com. See Request an
Activation Code for information. The request code shown is for example only and will not
work if used.
 • Click the Close button to exit the wizard and resume using your software in Free
Trial mode.
2. Request an Activation Code

To activate your software without an Internet connection, you'll have to complete an

Activation Code request on a computer that does have Internet access. You can get an
Activation Code instantly at register.autodesk.com or submit a Web request to receive an
Activation Code via email (may take up to 48 hours).

To get an Activation Code from online Product Registration & Activation:

 • Register.autodesk.com and sign in using your Autodesk Account information. If
you don't have an Autodesk Account, follow the onscreen prompts to create one.

Note: The Product Registration & Activation website requires you to use your Autodesk ID
to sign in and not your email address. If you don't know your Autodesk ID, you can sign in
at accounts. Autodesk Visit .com using your email address and password to view your ID,
which is listed under Profile/Security Settings.

• Select your Operating System and enter your Serial Number. Click Next to
continue.
• Select the product that matches the serial number you entered. Click Next to
continue.
• Select a previously entered account if you registered software before or enter new
account information. This is the name and address you wish to use for your
software registration. Click Next to continue.
• Verify your registration information and enter your Request Code where
prompted. Click Next to continue.
 • Print or save your registration information, especially your Activation Code. This is the
information you'll enter when you activate your software manually from the Free Trial
screen.

To submit a Web request to receive an Activation Code via email:

• Visit the Activation Help Request Form.

• Select "Registration or activation of a product" when asked what type of help you
need.
• Enter the Product and Registration information requested.
• Enter the characters from the security image, select the box next to the Autodesk
Privacy Statement, and click the Next button to continue.
3. Activate your Software Manually

After you receive your Activation Code via email (typically within 48 hours or sooner), you
can enter it and finish your software activation.

To activate your software manually:

• Disable your Internet connection and launch your software. Click

the Activate button on the Free Trial screen.

Note: You will only see manual activation screens if you are using a computer that has no
active Internet connection. If your computer is connected to the Internet, the software
will assume you want to activate automatically over the Internet.

Autodesk software products will operate on a Free Trial license until activated. If you
purchased your software and didn't use it as a Free Trial, you still need to activate your
software from the Free Trial screen.
• Enter your Serial Number and Product Key and click the Next button.
 • Select "I have an activation code from Autodesk" and then enter your activation
code in the spaces provided. Click Next to complete your manual activation.

Note: If you copy and paste the entire activation code into the first field it will
automatically fill in all remaining fields as necessary.