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Activating & Registering your Autodesk Software Online

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During product activation,your serial number and product keyare veriedand licensed to run onyour computer.Activation is only required for single-userAutodesk licenses. If you have a
serial number and product key when you install your software, activation will be part of the installation process.
Activate Online after Installation (https://knowledge.autodesk.com/customer-service/installation-activation-licensing/activate-register/online-activationregistration#Activate%20Online%20after%20Installation)
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Activate Online after Installation

The steps below illustrate the process of activating and registering your Autodesk software online the rst time you launch a new program after installation.
To activate and register your software:

1. Launch your Autodesk product by clicking the product icon on your desktop orby clicking the(product name).exele, which is typically saved under your Programs(Windows) or
Applications (Mac) folder.
2. On the Let's Get Started screen, choose one of these options:
Enter a Serial Number. Use this option if you have a single-user license andreceived serial number information in your conrmation email.
Use a Network License. Use this option if you use a network server to manage licenses and know the name of the server.

3. On theAutodesk Privacy Statementscreen, click theI Agreebutton to indicate your acceptance of the terms and conditions. The privacy statement only appears the rst time you
launch the software.
4. On the Product LIcense Activation screen, click Activate.
5. Enter the Serial Number and Product Keyand click theContinueorNextbutton (depending on your software version).
6. On the Product License Activation Options screen, choose one of the following options:
Connect now and activate
I have an activation code from Autodesk
Note: If you can't connect or have restricted Internet access, you need to manually activate your product (https://knowledge.autodesk.com/customer-service/installationactivation-licensing/activate-register/manual-activation-registration)
7. If you have received an activation code from Autodesk by email, place your cursor in the top-left cell andcopy and paste it into the form. (The code will populate the entire table.)
If you do not have your activation code, you can use your Serial Number and Request Code to get your Autodesk product activation code online (http://otto-productioncustomer.mybluemix.net/).
8. When you see the Thank You for Activating screen, activation is complete.
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Register During Activation

To register during activation:

If the Serial Number you entered hasn't been registered to an Autodesk Account, you'll be asked to either create an account or log in to your existing account to register.
1. Enter yourAutodesk IDandPasswordand clickLogin.If you don't have one, clickCreate User ID Nowand follow the on-screen instructions.

2. If you have multiple Accounts, select the one you want to register your product to and clickNext.

3. The activation process completes automatically and saves youractivation informationin the specied location. ClickFinishto close the activation wizard.

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See Also:
Troubleshoot Activation Issues (https://knowledge.autodesk.com/article/troubleshoot-activation)
Manually Activating Autodesk products (https://knowledge.autodesk.com/customer-service/installation-activation-licensing/activate-register/manual-activation-registration)
Finding your Request Code (https://knowledge.autodesk.com/customer-service/installation-activation-licensing/activate-register/manual-activation-registration/request-codes)
Finding your Serial Number and Product Key (https://knowledge.autodesk.com/customer-service/installation-activation-licensing/get-ready/nd-serial-number-product-key)
Transferring Stand-Alone Licenses (https://knowledge.autodesk.com/customer-service/installation-activation-licensing/manage-licensing/transfer-licenses)
About Product Activation (https://knowledge.autodesk.com/customer-service/installation-activation-licensing/activate-register/activation-faq)

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