Newer versions of Autodesk products are activatedonline automatically. However, stand-alone perpetual licenseproducts (non-subscription) purchased in 2016 or earlier can beactivated manually offline. If you have an education license andmust be offline, you can also use this method to activate.
Typical reasons for manual activation of perpetual licensesoftware include:
- No internet access
- Upgraded or reinstalled operating system
- Changed request code
- Modified computer hardware
- Forced reactivation during troubleshooting
Notes About Manual Activation
This manual activation method should not be used bysubscribers: This manual activation workflow shouldonly be used by those witha stand-alone, perpetuallicense or by students or educators with astand-alone education license who do not have anactive internet connection. Do not use this method forsubscription software activation, which requires anactive internet connection. Using manual activation foranything other than stand-alone, perpetual licenses will causeunnecessary problems.
You need a valid serial number: You'll need avalid serial number and matching product key. Before starting, besure to findyour serial number and matching product key.
You need to generate a Request Code to get an ActivationCode: When you enter your serial number during offlineactivation, you receive a Request Code. You must supplyboth the Serial Number and Request Code to get an ActivationCode.
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Contact Us for Assistance: If you receive an'Invalid Serial Number' error or encounter other issues withsoftware activation, please contact us for assistance.
- Self-service options: see Troubleshooting ActivationIssues.
- Education customers: contact Autodesk throughEducationCommunity Support Contact Us.
How to Activate Perpetual License Software Manually
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Follow these three steps to complete the manual activationprocess:
1. Generate a Request Code
To generate a request code to activate yoursoftware:
Disable your Internet connection and launch your software tobegin this offline process. The screens below onlyappear if your computer is not connected to the Internet.
Click the Activate button on the FreeTrial screen.
Note: Autodesk software products operate on a FreeTrial license until activated. If you purchased your software anddidn't use it as a Free Trial, you still need to activate yoursoftware from the Free Trial screen.Enter your Serial Number and Product Key.Click Next.
Select Request an activation code using an offlinemethod. Click Next.
Record the activation information provided.
You'll need your product name, serial number, product key, andrequest code to receivean activation code online or from a customer servicespecialist.The request code shown is for example only.
- Click Close to resume using yoursoftware in Free Trial mode while the request is beingprocessed.
2. Request an Activation Code
To activate your software offline, complete an Activation Coderequest on a computer with Internet access.
To get an Activation Code now online:
Launch the Get Activation Code Popup.
Enter your contact information, serial number, email address ofthe purchaser or software administrator, and the request code yougenerated. All information is required to receive an offlineactivation code.
Copy your activation code and follow the procedure for manual activation.
3. Activate your Software Manually
After you receive your Activation Code, you can finish yoursoftware activation from the Free Trial screens.
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To activate your software manually:
- Disable your Internet connection, start the software, and clickthe Activate button on the Free Trialscreen.
Note: You will only see manual activationscreens if you are using a computer that has no active Internetconnection.
Autodesk software products operate on a Free Trial license untilactivated. If you purchased your software and didn't use it as aFree Trial, you still need to activate your software from the FreeTrial screen.
Enter your Serial Number and Product Key.Click Next.
Select I have an activation code fromAutodesk and then enter the activation code inthe spaces provided. Click Next tocomplete manual activation.
Note: If you copy and paste the entireactivation code into the first field, the remaining fields areautomatically filled in. The code may not fill all thefields.
See Also:
Product keys are required for installation of Autodesk productsand are used to differentiate products that are both soldindependently and as part of a product suite. Forexample, installing AutoCAD 2014 as a point product requiresproduct key 001F1, but installingAutoCAD 2014 from the Autodesk Product Design Suite Ultimate 2014requires product key 781F1. The sameversion of AutoCAD is in both software packages but the product keydifferentiates one package from the other.
Note: Please ensure you are using thecorrect product key for the Autodesk product and version you areinstalling. Entering an incorrect product key will result inactivation errors for that product.
The product keys for Autodesk 2014 products are as follows:
Product Name | Product Key |
AutoCAD 2014 | 001F1 |
AutoCAD Architecture 2014 | 185F1 |
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014 | 237F1 |
AutoCAD Design Suite Premium 2014 | 768F1 |
AutoCAD Design Suite Standard 2014 | 767F1 |
AutoCAD Design Suite Ultimate 2014 | 769F1 |
AutoCAD ecscad 2014 | 562F1 |
AutoCAD ecscad 2014 R2 | 562F2 |
AutoCAD Electrical 2014 | 225F1 |
AutoCAD for Mac 2014 | 777F1 |
AutoCAD Inventor LT Suite 2014 | 596F1 |
AutoCAD LT 2014 | 057F1 |
AutoCAD LT Civil Suite 2014 | 545F1 |
AutoCAD LT for Mac 2014 | 827F1 |
AutoCAD Map 3D 2014 | 129F1 |
AutoCAD Mechanical 2014 | 206F1 |
AutoCAD MEP 2014 | 235F1 |
AutoCAD P&ID 2014 | 448F1 |
AutoCAD Plant 3D 2014 | 426F1 |
AutoCAD Raster Design 2014 | 340F1 |
AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite2014 | 241F1 |
AutoCAD Revit LT Suite 2014 | 834F1 |
AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite 2014 | 257F1 |
AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2014 | 256F1 |
AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2014 | 587F1 |
Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 | 128F1 |
Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2014 | 495F1 |
Autodesk 3ds Max Entertainment CreationSuite Premium 2014 | 774F1 |
Autodesk 3ds Max Entertainment CreationSuite Standard 2014 | 661F1 |
Autodesk Alias Automotive 2014 | 710F1 |
Autodesk Alias Design 2014 | 712F1 |
Autodesk Alias Surface 2014 | 736F1 |
Autodesk Animation Academy 2014 | 548F1 |
Autodesk AutoCAD Utility Design2014 | 213F1 |
Autodesk Building Design Suite Premium2014 | 765F1 |
Autodesk Building Design Suite Standard2014 | 784F1 |
Autodesk Building Design Suite Ultimate2014 | 766F1 |
Autodesk Design Academy 2014 | 200F1 |
Autodesk Display Cluster Module forAutodesk VRED Design 2014 | 889F1 |
Autodesk Education Master Suite2014 | 651F1 |
Autodesk Entertainment Creation SuiteFor Education 2014 | 656F1 |
Autodesk Entertainment Creation SuitePremium 2014 Exclusives | P02F1 |
Autodesk Entertainment Creation SuiteStandard 2014 Exclusives | P01F1 |
Autodesk Entertainment Creation SuiteUltimate 2014 | 793F1 |
Autodesk Fabrication CADmep 2014 | 839F1 |
Autodesk Fabrication CAMduct 2014 | 842F1 |
Autodesk Fabrication CAMduct Components2014 | 844F1 |
Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep 2014 | 841F1 |
Autodesk Fabrication RemoteEntry2014 | 845F1 |
Autodesk Fabrication Tracker 2014 | 843F1 |
Autodesk Factory Design Suite Premium2014 | 757F1 |
Autodesk Factory Design Suite Standard2014 | 789F1 |
Autodesk Factory Design Suite Ultimate2014 | 760F1 |
Autodesk Infrastructure Design SuitePremium 2014 | 786F1 |
Autodesk Infrastructure Design SuiteStandard 2014 | 787F1 |
Autodesk Infrastructure Design SuiteUltimate 2014 | 785F1 |
Autodesk Infrastructure Map Server2014 | 796F1 |
Autodesk Infrastructure Map Server 5Activations 2014 | 877F1 |
Autodesk InfraWorks 2014 | 808F1 |
Autodesk Inventor 2014 | 208F1 |
Autodesk Inventor Engineer-to-OrderSeries 2014 | 805F1 |
Autodesk Inventor Engineer-to-OrderServer 2014 | 752F1 |
Autodesk Inventor LT 2014 | 529F1 |
Autodesk Inventor Professional2014 | 797F1 |
Autodesk Maya 2014 | 657F1 |
Autodesk Maya Entertainment CreationSuite Premium 2014 | 775F1 |
Autodesk Maya Entertainment CreationSuite Standard 2014 | 660F1 |
Autodesk Maya LT 2014 | 923F1 |
Autodesk MotionBuilder 2014 | 727F1 |
Autodesk Mudbox 2014 | 498F1 |
Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2014 | 507F1 |
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate 2014 | 506F1 |
Autodesk Plant Design Suite Premium2014 | 763F1 |
Autodesk Plant Design Suite Standard2014 | 788F1 |
Autodesk Plant Design Suite Ultimate2014 | 764F1 |
Autodesk Product Design Suite forEducation 2014 | 654F1 |
Autodesk Product Design Suite Premium2014 | 782F1 |
Autodesk Product Design Suite Standard2014 | 783F1 |
Autodesk Product Design Suite Ultimate2014 | 781F1 |
Autodesk Raytracing Cluster Module forAutodesk VRED 2014 | 890F1 |
Autodesk Real-Time Ray Tracing Cluster2014 | 692F1 |
Autodesk Revit 2014 | 829F1 |
Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 | 240F1 |
Autodesk Revit LT 2014 | 828F1 |
Autodesk Revit MEP 2014 | 589F1 |
Autodesk Revit Structure 2014 | 255F1 |
Autodesk Robot Structural AnalysisProfessional 2014 | 547F1 |
Autodesk Showcase 2014 | 262F1 |
Autodesk Showcase Professional2014 | 295F1 |
Autodesk Simulation CFD 2014 | 809F1 |
Autodesk Simulation CFD 2014Advanced | 810F1 |
Autodesk Simulation CFD 2014 Connectionfor NX | 815F1 |
Autodesk Simulation CFD 2014 Connectionfor Parasolid | 824F1 |
Autodesk Simulation CFD 2014 Connectionfor Pro/E | 822F1 |
Autodesk Simulation CFD 2014 DesignStudy Environment | 812F1 |
Autodesk Simulation CFD 2014Motion | 811F1 |
Autodesk Simulation DFM 2014 | 837F1 |
Autodesk Simulation Mechanical2014 | 669F1 |
Autodesk Simulation Moldflow AdviserPremium 2014 | 571F1 |
Autodesk Simulation Moldflow AdviserStandard 2014 | 570F1 |
Autodesk Simulation Moldflow AdviserUltimate 2014 | 572F1 |
Autodesk Simulation Moldflow InsightPremium 2014 | 574F1 |
Autodesk Simulation Moldflow InsightStandard 2014 | 573F1 |
Autodesk Simulation Moldflow InsightUltimate 2014 | 575F1 |
Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Synergy2014 | 579F1 |
Autodesk SketchBook Designer 2014 | 741F1 |
Autodesk SketchBook Pro for Enterprise2014 | 871F1 |
Autodesk Softimage 2014 | 590F1 |
Autodesk Softimage EntertainmentCreation Suite Standard 2014 | 662F1 |
Autodesk Vault Collaboration 2014 | 549F1 |
Autodesk Vault Collaboration AEC2014 | 801F1 |
Autodesk Vault Office 2014 | 555F1 |
Autodesk Vault Professional 2014 | 569F1 |
Autodesk Vault Workgroup 2014 | 559F1 |
Autodesk VRED 2014 | 884F1 |
Autodesk VRED Design 2014 | 885F1 |
Autodesk VRED Presenter 2014 | 888F1 |
Autodesk VRED Professional 2014 | 886F1 |
Autodesk VRED Server 2014 | 887F1 |
CADdoctor for Autodesk Simulation2014 | 577F1 |
mental ray Standalone 2014 | 718F1 |
RealDWG 2014 | 151F1 |
T1 Enterprise Multi-flex 2014 | 535F1 |
T1 Enterprise Multi-flex StandardBundle 2014 | 891F1 |
Request Codes are only necessary if you ownperpetual license software and need to request an activation codein order to manually activate software on a computer that doesnot have Internet access. Generating a request code is thefirst step of the process for manually activating yourAutodesk software.
Note: Request codes and manual activationare required only for perpetual license software. You need avalid serial number and product key in order togenerate a request code for your perpetual license software.You do not need a Request Code for subscription software or inorder to access your softwareonline using a serial number and product key.
Generating a Request Code with the Product ActivationWizard
You will only see the screens for generating a request code inthe product activation wizard if your computer is notconnected to the Internet. If your computer has an activeInternet connection, the software will assume you want to activateonline and it will not display the screens for a Request Code.
To generate a request code for manualactivation:
- Disable your Internet connection and launch your software.
This is an offline process. The screens below will onlyappear if your computer is not connected to theInternet.
- Click the Activate button on theFree Trial screen.
Note: Autodesk software products will operate on aFree Trial license until activated. If you purchased your softwareand didn't use it as a Free Trial, you still need to initiateactivation of your software from the Free Trial screen. Your screenmay look different depending on your product, but the processshould be similar for all supported products. - Enter your Serial Number and Product Key and clickthe Next button.
- Select 'Request an activation code using an offline method' andclick the Next button.
Note: You will only receive this screen and optionif you are using a computer that has no active Internetconnection. If your computer is connected to the Internet, thesoftware will assume you want to activate automatically over theInternet and you will not see the screen for generating a requestcode. Record the activation information provided.
Process the activation in one of the following ways:
- Enter the information at register.autodesk.com to get anactivation code instantly.
Complete the Web request form at the address provided on thescreen. (This method to get an activation code via email maytake up to 48 hours.)
- Click the Close button to exit thewizard and resume using your software in Free Trial mode.
Finding Stored Registration Information
Most products will generate an HTML file containing your requestcode and registration information when you install your Autodeskproduct using a valid serial number and product key.
Note: The registration file described below maynot be available for all products and platforms. If you cannot finda previously generated request code, please generate a new onefollowing the instructions above. See Activate Offline withActivation Code (Perpetual) for a complete description of theprocess for activating your software offline.
To find a Request Code saved on yourcomputer: Watch breaking dawn part 2.
- Search for 'USRegInfo.html' on yourcomputer.
Note: The file's location and name will varydepending on your product and operating system. Here are examplesof typical locations for the registration information:- For Windows Systems:
C:ProgramDataAutodeskAdlmProductNameVersion_USRegInfo.html - For Mac Systems:
/Library/ApplicationSupport/Autodesk/Adlm/ProductNameVersion_USRegInfo.html
Don't see your request code?See:Can't find the html file for the request code
- For Windows Systems:
- Open the file with your product name and version in the filename.