You will need your serial number and product key which are available from your Autodesk Account page. To find your serial number and product key on this page, simply click on the arrow to the left of your product name.

Follow these instructions to convert your software trial into a Desktop Subscription. Some steps may be slightly different depending on the software you are using.

1. Open your trial software.
   
2. A pop-up will appear; click Enter Serial Number (or Activate).
   
3. Enter your serial number and product key. Click Continue (or Next).
   
4. Read and accept the privacy policy and click Continue.
   
5. Select “Get an Activation Code” and then click Next.
   
6. If you already have an Autodesk User ID, please log in and skip to Step 7. To create a User ID:
   
   • Click Create User ID Now, complete all fields and click Next.
     
   • Confirm that the user information you entered is correct and click Next.
     
   • Note: Your User ID is created by you. It does not come from the purchase confirmation email. Please take note of your User ID to simplify the activation of other products in the future.
     
7. Choose your account and click Next.
   
8. When you see the Registration–Activation Confirmation screen, you have successfully converted your trial to a commercial license.
   
9. Click Finish.
   

Perpetual License

Your license can be found on the label on the DVD case.

1. Open your trial software.
   
2. A pop-up will appear; click Enter Serial Number (or Activate).
   
3. Enter your serial number and product key. Click Next.
   
4. Read and accept the privacy policy and click Continue.
   
5. Select “Get an Activation Code” and then click Next.
   
6. If you already have an Autodesk User ID, please log in and skip to Step 7. To create a User ID:
   
   • Click Create User ID Now, complete all fields and click Next.
     
   • Confirm that the user information you entered is correct and click Next.
     
   • Note: Your User ID is created by you. It does not come from the purchase confirmation email. Please take note of your User ID to simplify the activation of other products in the future.
     
7. Choose your account and click Next.
   
8. When you see the Registration–Activation Confirmation screen, you have successfully converted your trial to a commercial license.
   
9. Click Finish.
   

Note: Save your activation code. You will need it if you reinstall your software at a later date.