SketchUp 2016 uses a Classic License (perpetual license) system which requires a unique Serial Number Authorization Code

  1. Invalid License Key: If your license key is invalid, you may not be able to activate the software or access its full features.
  2. Authorization Code Issues: If you encounter issues with your authorization code, you may not be able to complete the activation process.
  3. Lost or Stolen License Key: If your license key is lost or stolen, you may not be able to use the software or access its full features.

Access License Dialog

: On the "Welcome to SketchUp" screen, click Add License . If the welcome screen doesn't appear, go to the top menu and select Help > License . Enter Details :

To activate your copy, follow these steps within the software:

Some common issues that users may encounter with SketchUp 2016 license key and authorization code include:

The Authorization Code:

A secondary code used to "unlock" the license on a specific machine.

License Manager Tool

: Use the SketchUp License Manager by entering the email address associated with the original purchase.

to activate the software. While SketchUp has transitioned to a subscription-based model and no longer sells these licenses, existing 2016 Pro licenses can still be authorized on compatible hardware. Locating Your 2016 License Details