Getting Started

How to Manage Your SOLIDWORKS Licenses

January 15, 2026

A clear walkthrough unfolds here, explaining the key licence types and how to manage each one effectively. It covers perpetual and term licences, which require activation via the built‑in wizard—either online or manually through email. The video stresses deactivating a licence before moving it to another machine. It then outlines how network licences work by drawing from a shared pool, including how to borrow a licence for up to 30 days when working away from the server. Returning a borrowed licence simply requires reconnecting to the network before sending it back.