Create an Account for Students & Educators
If you are a student, educator, Autodesk-sponsored design-competition mentor, or educational institution, you can create an account with the Education Community to obtain access to Autodesk software.
Already have an Education Account? — See Download and Install Education Products.
Create an Education Account
If you are new to Autodesk and have not created an account, you need to create an Autodesk Account, complete your Education profile, and sign in to the Education Community to get free access to software licenses.*
To create an Autodesk Account and Education Account:
- Verify you qualify for an Education account at Who is Eligible for Free Educational Licenses?
- Visit the Free software page on the Autodesk Education Community website and select the Autodesk software product you would like to download.
- Click Create Account on the product download
page. Follow the onscreen instructions to create an account.

* Free Autodesk software and/or cloud-based services are subject to acceptance of and compliance with the terms and conditions of the software license agreement or terms of service that accompany such software or cloud-based services. Software and cloud-based services subject to an Educational license may be used solely for Educational Purposes and shall not be used for commercial, professional or any other for-profit purposes.
See Also:
- Get Access to Educational Software
- Who is Eligible for Free Educational Licenses?
- Download and Install Education Products
- Education Community Support
Need Assistance?
For assistance with your Education account, find out how to contact Autodesk Support.
