Import a License

A license is imported when the License Transfer utility moves a previously exported product license from the online Autodesk server to a computer.

When you have exported a product license from a computer, you complete the license transfer process by importing that license onto a computer. A license is imported when the License Transfer utility creates an active license on a computer, allowing your Autodesk product to run on this computer.

When you use the License Transfer utility to import a license to a computer, you are not activating the product on the computer; you are simply transferring your activation to this machine.

NoteAn Internet connection is required to import a license.

To import a license

On the computer where you want to import the license, do one of the following:
- (Windows XP) Click Start Programs Autodesk [Autodesk Product] License Transfer Utility.
- (Windows Vista) Click Start All Programs Autodesk [Autodesk Product] License Transfer Utility.
- (Mac OS X or Linux) Double-click the License Transfer Utility shortcut.
The Import the License dialog box displays the Autodesk product name and serial number.
In the Import the License dialog box, click Sign In.
On the Log In page, enter your Autodesk user ID and password and click Log In.
On the License Import Confirmation page, click Finish.
The license is now imported to the computer and you can run your Autodesk product on this computer. If you want to transfer the license to another computer, repeat the export and import procedures.

To import a license to replace a trial license

On the computer where you want to import the license, do one of the following:
- (Windows XP) Click Start Programs Autodesk [Autodesk Product] License Transfer Utility.
- (Windows Vista) Click Start All Programs Autodesk [Autodesk Product] License Transfer Utility.
- (Mac OS X or Linux) Double-click the License Transfer Utility shortcut.
The Update the Serial Number and Product Key dialog box displays the Autodesk product name and serial number.
In the Update the Serial Number and Product Key dialog box, enter the serial number and product key to update your Autodesk product. Click Update.
The Import the License dialog box displays the Autodesk product name and updated serial number.
In the Import the License dialog box, click Sign In.
On the Log In page, enter your Autodesk user ID and password and click Log In.
On the License Import Confirmation page, click Finish.
The license is now imported to the computer and you can run your Autodesk product on this computer. If you want to transfer the license to another computer, repeat the export and import procedures.