Do I always need to be online to use SOLIDWORKS?

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• How many computers can I activate my SOLIDWORKS licence on?

  One single activation allowed. If you need to move the licence to another computer, you must transfer your activation.

• I want to install SOLIDWORKS to a computer that is never connected to the internet

  You can do this by emailing your request file directly to SOLIDWORKS (or us and we will help on your behalf).

• My computer crashed and I can't deactivate SOLIDWORKS

  If you cannot access SOLIDWORKS to transfer your licence, try installing and activating on another computer first, as it may still successfully reactivate.