# \#license **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/license/397.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [2021. Classic Pro license activation count reset](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/2021-classic-pro-license-activation-count-reset/350236)
**Author:** [@CraigP63](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/CraigP63)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/2021-classic-pro-license-activation-count-reset/350236 "2026-09-29T21:06:39Z")
I have a 2021 classic license and have just installed it onto a new Windows laptop. I thought all was going well until I received an email the following day from Trimble informing me that I have hit my license activation… --- ## [2018 Pro Download](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/2018-pro-download/156921)
**Author:** [@leegscott](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/leegscott)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/2018-pro-download/156921 "2026-09-15T11:57:48Z")
How do I download 2018 pro to a new laptop? Thanks Lee --- ## [SU 2017 Pro license -- move from old mac to new (Sequoia 15.7.9)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/su-2017-pro-license-move-from-old-mac-to-new-sequoia-15-7-9/349955)
**Author:** [@A-aron](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/A-aron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/su-2017-pro-license-move-from-old-mac-to-new-sequoia-15-7-9/349955 "2026-09-14T14:47:33Z")
Hiya everyone – This issue has been addressed before, and apparently after some bobbles, SU 2017 is stable on Sequoia ref: Sketchup Pro 2017 and MacOS Sequoia - #12 by colin However, i’ve been unable to activate the li… --- ## [Is there still a way to get a classic llicense for sketchup pro?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-there-still-a-way-to-get-a-classic-llicense-for-sketchup-pro/348944)
**Author:** [@Puppyboy789](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Puppyboy789)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-there-still-a-way-to-get-a-classic-llicense-for-sketchup-pro/348944 "2026-08-10T10:25:43Z")
I originally had one befere the switched to subscription. and now Im wondering if there is a way to switch back because my parents told me that the pro plan is too exspensive (for context, im 25 and still living with the… --- ## [SketchUp should bring back classic licences](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-should-bring-back-classic-licences/348946)
**Author:** [@Puppyboy789](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Puppyboy789)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-should-bring-back-classic-licences/348946 "2026-08-10T07:13:05Z")
because it would be useful for folks who want to use the desktop version but don’t have the means or budget to pay for a Pro subcription. and besides why did they get rid of them in the first place? --- ## [Sketchup Pro 2015 Activation - Sorry :(](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-pro-2015-activation-sorry/301404)
**Author:** [@shauney](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/shauney)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-pro-2015-activation-sorry/301404 "2026-07-31T16:16:57Z")
Treading a path that it seems several others have done before me. Have a laptop running Sketchup Pro 2015 and have just replaced it with a shiny new Ultra 7 but 2015 won’t activate, clicking on the activate button does … --- ## [License Activation for SketchUp Pro 2015](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/license-activation-for-sketchup-pro-2015/282153)
**Author:** [@SteveRBW](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/SteveRBW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/license-activation-for-sketchup-pro-2015/282153 "2026-04-30T19:20:36Z")
Hi, I have a perpetual license for SketchUp Pro 2015 and have just upgraded my old laptop. However, it seems from this forum that the SketchUp classic license server is no longer operational which means that I cannot act… --- ## [License sent not working](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/license-sent-not-working/345446)
**Author:** [@tgamelin](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/tgamelin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/license-sent-not-working/345446 "2026-03-17T16:27:31Z")
The License number sent does not work. Also, by sunsetting your licenses (surprise my 2025 licenses do not work starting today) you are forcing Education labs to install TWICE per year. That really sucks. Also, half of m… --- ## [Licensing regularization process](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/licensing-regularization-process/345357)
**Author:** [@roger.gonzalez](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/roger.gonzalez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/licensing-regularization-process/345357 "2026-03-12T20:57:50Z")
We made a payment for the SketchUp licensing regularization process last December, and I’m trying to contact someone at Tremble who can give me a clearance certificate and help me avoid these kinds of situations. Who can… --- ## [How to license extension?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-license-extension/345258)
**Author:** [@maqueteup](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/maqueteup)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-license-extension/345258 "2026-03-08T18:43:30Z")
Hello my friends, I’ve had a lot of success creating extensions with the help of AI, we’re using several in the office, but I don’t know how to distribute them securely, encryption, paid or free licenses, could someone g… --- ## [V-Ray with Education License](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/v-ray-with-education-license/343798)
**Author:** [@arajab](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/arajab)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/v-ray-with-education-license/343798 "2026-01-14T16:24:34Z")
Recently, i got education license (Studio), when i login to the Account Management i can download SketchUp Pro, after installtion when i click on licensing in the landing screen i see the license is (Studio Subscription)… --- ## [Need Help ! with licencing](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/need-help-with-licencing/341539)
**Author:** [@renovaterent.mon.ike](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/renovaterent.mon.ike)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/need-help-with-licencing/341539 "2025-10-30T13:51:47Z")
i bought sketchup studio 2025 and it still say this message i need help to finish a product for my company it shows in chaos that i have and expired product when im trying to get the free trial , and when i go to my exp… --- ## [Modify Product Access in com-prd.trimblepaas.com](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/modify-product-access-in-com-prd-trimblepaas-com/340362)
**Author:** [@xmalda](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/xmalda)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/modify-product-access-in-com-prd-trimblepaas-com/340362 "2025-09-22T15:04:09Z")
Hi everyone, could support please add another attribute for users that would allow for better categorization and faster editing of licenses assigned to them? Or direct me to whom to direct my question? I have already tri… --- ## ['No active V-Ray for Sketchup licence'](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/no-active-v-ray-for-sketchup-licence/339785)
**Author:** [@sketchupuserxoxo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/sketchupuserxoxo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/no-active-v-ray-for-sketchup-licence/339785 "2025-09-04T13:46:08Z")
Hellooo, I just got a new Sketchup account ( studio) with vray. In my trimble account it says that I have an active SketchUp studio. I had the app already on my laptop, and also downloaded vray for Sketchup through the … --- ## [Licensing date mismatch?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/licensing-date-mismatch/339708)
**Author:** [@liyath](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/liyath)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/licensing-date-mismatch/339708 "2025-09-02T16:39:52Z")
Hello - my sketchup pro subscription says its going to expire on the 8th September 2025, however when I go to my account management page on my browser it says the expiration date is 6th September 2026. Do these two dates… --- ## [Sketchup Softlock on login screen](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-softlock-on-login-screen/339408)
**Author:** [@DonTee020](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/DonTee020)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-softlock-on-login-screen/339408 "2025-09-01T08:27:16Z")
Issue on startup/Login On sartup of Sketchup 2023 and 2024 our two new employees get a soflock after log in using trimble license. Screen goes to white with no options for templates or projects to open. See attached ima… --- ## [Install Classic License On New Workstation](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/install-classic-license-on-new-workstation/325793)
**Author:** [@DeckTec](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/DeckTec)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/install-classic-license-on-new-workstation/325793 "2025-06-17T07:31:11Z")
Greetings! We’ve been long-time users of SketchUp, and we’re on a couple of 2020 Classic licenses. We’re ready to replace one of our workstations, and we’re trying to transfer that 2020 Classic license to the new workst… --- ## [Adding license to the extension](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/adding-license-to-the-extension/324559)
**Author:** [@awersang](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/awersang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/adding-license-to-the-extension/324559 "2025-04-24T01:25:04Z")
I am looking for a solution to add license to my extension. The extension is for the in-house use in the company, and won’t be sold outside. The aim is to protect IP of the company from leaking out. Any solution like ti… --- ## [I accidently delete manager position for myself](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-accidently-delete-manager-position-for-myself/275640)
**Author:** [@sscha](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/sscha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-accidently-delete-manager-position-for-myself/275640 "2025-03-18T13:01:15Z")
I’m using SketchUp Studio I was testing account settings on this site Trimble | Account Management and I accidently delete myself from the manager I have no problem on using the SketchUp But ‘Members’ button is gone … --- ## [Sketchup Free Web License Expired?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-free-web-license-expired/313121)
**Author:** [@justingmat](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/justingmat)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-free-web-license-expired/313121 "2025-03-17T13:49:25Z")
Hi, All of a sudden, my sketchup free license seems to have expired. I received no notification about this and didn’t realize there was a time limit. I am using this personally for my own kitchen design. How can I ren… --- ## [Can't Locate SketchUp License Serial Number?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-locate-sketchup-license-serial-number/317809)
**Author:** [@nevernotalways](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/nevernotalways)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-locate-sketchup-license-serial-number/317809 "2025-03-06T17:48:14Z")
Hi! I just bought the SketchUp Pro, a classic license, and I’m cannot for the life of me find the serial number for it. I’ve used SketchUp before in school so I haven’t had to worry about that. The computer at work is a… --- ## [Sketchup 2025 / 2024 license issues...?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-2024-license-issues/316570)
**Author:** [@logcreative](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/logcreative)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-2024-license-issues/316570 "2025-03-03T16:34:04Z")
Hi. Since installing 2025 yesterday I’m having license issues or technical issues and can’t open Sketchup 2024 and am getting this screen when starting 2024: 2025 is fun but I don’t have it fully going yet and still… --- ## [Problem with vray license on sketchup studio](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-with-vray-license-on-sketchup-studio/316694)
**Author:** [@stradowskaja](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/stradowskaja)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-with-vray-license-on-sketchup-studio/316694 "2025-02-28T16:14:37Z")
Hi, I have a problem with vray license on sketchup studio. Everything was working fine, I did the required chaos license server update and wanted to use vray yesterday - and I can’t connect with the vray license. I don’… --- ## [Sketchup Pro/Studio vs business Trimble Connect plan?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-pro-studio-vs-business-trimble-connect-plan/314538)
**Author:** [@ivyclark](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ivyclark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-pro-studio-vs-business-trimble-connect-plan/314538 "2025-02-19T13:05:04Z")
Hello there, I’m currently a Sketchup Go user, and am thinking of changing to a plan where 2 of us can collaborate and work on the same project or files, not necessarily at the same time. I can see there are 3 options i… --- ## [License for schools](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/license-for-schools/312792)
**Author:** [@nicovon](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/nicovon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/license-for-schools/312792 "2025-02-07T11:50:18Z")
Hi, is it possible to use the Windows PC software (SketchUp-2024-0-594-241) for free instead of the web version? for example by inserting a particular license for schools? --- ## [Charged twice for a subscription](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/charged-twice-for-a-subscription/309110)
**Author:** [@agata.surmaa](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/agata.surmaa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/charged-twice-for-a-subscription/309110 "2025-01-17T14:59:50Z")
I have received an email today (17th January) saying: 'Oh no! You just expired, but you can always come back Renew today! Uh-oh, your subscription just ended. But don’t fret! Renew today and keep designing projects yo… --- ## [Trying to transfer Pro 2019 license to new computer, lost my activation code](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/trying-to-transfer-pro-2019-license-to-new-computer-lost-my-activation-code/216750)
**Author:** [@redtowerwalt](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/redtowerwalt)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/trying-to-transfer-pro-2019-license-to-new-computer-lost-my-activation-code/216750 "2024-02-02T16:10:43Z")
Hi all, I recently upgraded to a desktop but need to transfer my Sketchup Pro 2019 license to it from my laptop. My email has changed hosts since the original purchase, so my purchase confirmation message is gone, but I … --- ## [How to switch to network licence](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-switch-to-network-licence/295453)
**Author:** [@rosenthaller](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/rosenthaller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-switch-to-network-licence/295453 "2024-10-22T15:15:52Z")
How do I switch to Network Licensing? I have 4 users in my studio and we all share a machine in a dedicated meeting room for online meetings. Also we frequently work from home or on the train, so it’s a complete paint … --- ## [I would like to buy 2018 pro perpetual license](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-would-like-to-buy-2018-pro-perpetual-license/292618)
**Author:** [@Ljungel](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Ljungel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-would-like-to-buy-2018-pro-perpetual-license/292618 "2024-10-03T17:11:41Z")
Do you have a 2018 perpetual license to sell, please send me a message or answer this topic. I’m in Europe, apprently it’s allowed in EU to transfer licenses. Best regards Thomas --- ## [Lost my license for SketchUp 2015, what can I do?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/lost-my-license-for-sketchup-2015-what-can-i-do/286791)
**Author:** [@shadowvfx](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/shadowvfx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/lost-my-license-for-sketchup-2015-what-can-i-do/286791 "2024-09-06T18:37:40Z")
Much like this user (License Activation for SketchUp Pro 2015) I also am using the ancient SketchUp 2015 Pro for my own personal use. I bought a license many years ago and recently got a new laptop and when I went to ins… [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/license/397.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=license)