Activating Altium Designer

The following license activation instructions apply to winter 09 or earlier releases of Altium Designer. For activation of more recent version licenses, click here.

Step 1:
To launch the Activation Wizard, start the Altium Designer software from the Start menu. You will then be taken to the 'Licensing' screen. If this page does not appear click on DXP » My Account.

From the Available Licenses menu, select your preferred activation method, nominating either internet or email activation. This will then lead you to the Activation Wizard Step 1 of 3 screens.

The quickest and simplest way to activate your license is by the use of the internet. The email activation option is recommended where access to the internet is limited.

Step 2:
You will now be asked to enter your Activation Code and Customer Number. These details are supplied in the license notification email. If you have not received these details, contact your local Altium Sales and Support Center or Reseller. Click Retrieve License.

Step 3:
The license details will be retrieved. Check the information displayed. If any details are incorrect, contact your local Altium Sales and Support Center or Reseller.

Enter the email address to receive the license file and click Activate License.

Step 4:
When your license is successfully activated, the following window will appear. Click OK and Close to complete this process.

The license file will be sent to your nominated email address. Follow the instructions in this email to add your license file and finalize your activation.

You are now ready to use Altium Designer!

Altium Designer supports all aspects of electronic product development, so there's plenty to learn. We recommend you start by reading the guide Getting Started with Altium Designer.