How Do I Activate Student in SolidWorks?

Are you a student looking to activate SolidWorks? You’ve come to the right place!

In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps to activate your student license in SolidWorks. Let’s get started.

Step 1: Downloading SolidWorks

Before you can activate your student license, you need to download SolidWorks. Head over to the official SolidWorks website and navigate to the download page.

Choose the version that is compatible with your operating system and click on the download button. Once the download is complete, proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Installing SolidWorks

Now that you have downloaded SolidWorks, it’s time to install it on your computer. Locate the downloaded file and run the installer.

Follow the on-screen instructions and select your desired installation options. Once the installation is complete, move on to the next step.

Step 3: Launching SolidWorks

After installing SolidWorks, locate its icon either on your desktop or in your Start menu and double-click it to launch the program. You will be greeted with a welcome screen where you can choose between different licensing options. Select “Activate/Reactivate my product license” and click Next.

Step 4: Entering Your Serial Number

In this step, you need to enter your serial number. As a student, you should have received a serial number from your educational institution or from SolidWorks directly. Enter this serial number into the appropriate field and click Next.

Step 5: Verifying Your Information

SolidWorks will now ask you to verify your information. Make sure all details are correct and up-to-date.

If any changes are necessary, click on “Edit” and update your information accordingly. Once everything is verified, click Next.

Step 6: Activating Your License

This is the final step in activating your student license. SolidWorks will connect to the activation server to validate your serial number and activate your license.

This process may take a few moments, so please be patient. Once the activation is successful, click Finish to complete the process.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • If you encounter any issues during the activation process, make sure you have a stable internet connection.
  • Double-check that you have entered the correct serial number.
  • If problems persist, reach out to SolidWorks support for further assistance.

Congratulations! You have successfully activated your student license in SolidWorks.

Now you can start exploring all the amazing features and capabilities this powerful software has to offer. Happy designing!