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Activate and use license(s)

  • A SketchUp Pro/Studio subscription/subscription is linked to your email address and is active on the PC where you are currently logged in/subscribed.
  • You can activate the license on two PCs without having to log in and out. However, you can only work on one PC at a time.
  • Licenses are platform independent and can be installed on either a Windows or Mac PC.
  • To activate and use SketchUp, you need access to the Internet. If you have a firewall, make sure to:
    • open ports 80, 8080, 443, 5053 and 50530
    • and that the SketchUp.com and subdomains are accessible by easily giving access to:
      • www.sketchup.com
      • license1.sketchup.com
      • license2.sketchup.com
      • license3.sketchup.com
      • license4.sketchup.com
      • license5.sketchup.com
      • license6.sketchup.com
      • *.sketchup.com

Use SketchUp offline

Can I work with SketchUp without an internet connection?

After successful activation, SketchUp can be used without an internet connection. Every once in a while, the license is checked online. This check can vary between 1 and 30 days.

If you have any questions, please contact us.