In some cases, you need an activation code to authenticate your software.
Installation for individuals
In some cases, you need an activation code to authenticate your software.
You may need an activation code if:
You’re off-line and have a perpetual licence for a stand-alone 2020 (or earlier) product.
You have an education licence and are off-line.
To request an activation code, you must first get a request code. To get one, see Find request code for manual activation. Once you have that, use the following form to request your activation code.
Important: Autodesk no longer supports manual off-line authentication for 2021 products and later. If you have a perpetual licence for a 2021 product or later and want to use it off-line, activate your software by going online one time to register. You can then use the software off-line. This change doesn't apply to subscription network licences or previous versions that you already activated off-line. You can continue to use them as before.