1 License Activation

In order to activate Origin, you need a Product Key.

This License Activation dialog will open every time you start Origin, until you enter a Product Key and complete the licensing process. The dialog can also be manually opened from the Help: Activate License menu item.

Lic activation dlg.png

NOTE: The background license process will work in most cases. If it fails due to firewall, web server or other internet access issue, use the second edit box to enter the license text manually.

What is Product Key and how do I get it?

The Product Key is tied to your serial number. It will be sent to the OriginLab server to generate a license for your computer.

How to get your Product Key:
If your Serial Number is Then...

xFxxx-9xxx-70xxxxx
xFxxx-9xxx-71xxxxx
xFxxx-9xxx-72xxxxx
or
xFxxx-6xxx-70xxxxx
xFxxx-6xxx-71xxxxx
xFxxx-6xxx-72xxxxx

See this page for step-by-step instruction to get your Product Key.

xFxxx-9xxx-76xxxxx
or
xFxxx-6xxx-76xxxxx

Contact your Administrator for Product Key

xAxxx-6089-72xxxxx
xAxxx-6089-76xxxxx

See this page for step-by-step instruction to get your Product Key.

xMxxx-6xxx-7xxxxx

See this page for step-by-step instruction to renew your dongle.