Download and Install Education Products
The methods available for obtaining the software differ, depending on the product, product version, and operating system — and whether you will use the software for your own educational needs or for deployment at your educational institution.
When a new version of a product is released, it will not automatically appear in your Education account. Even if you already are using the product, to get the newest version, you need to find and download it from Education Community.
Students and Educators: Individual Download & Install
Students or educators in a Qualified Educational Institution can download and install Autodesk software on up to two devices. Methods depend on the software type and version.
Educational Institutions: Download & Install
If you deploy software to multiple users at your institution, you have two download options. The method depends on whether you are installing individually or on a network.
Comparison of Download Methods
The following table compares the download methods.
| Install Now | Download Now | Browser Download | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For individual use by students and educators? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| For multiple installations in an educational institution? | No | Yes | Yes |
| When to use | Fastest method Complete download, install, and activation in one session. |
Efficient, customizable method. You want to install or deploy at a later time. You want to install or deploy on multiple computers or devices. |
Slowest method. Use when other download methods are not available. |
| Operating System Compatibility |
Windows |
Windows |
Windows Mac |
| Download utility | Uses Autodesk Download Manager (DLM). | Uses Autodesk Download Manager (DLM). | Uses standard Web browser download features. |
| Process | Decompresses and installs as it downloads. Enters your serial number and product key for automatic activation. |
Decompresses product files during the download. Eliminates the file extraction step after download and before installation. Requires an activation step after the software is downloaded. |
Downloaded file sizes are larger than for other methods. May be broken into multiple file downloads. Can be uncompressed and installed only after all downloads are complete. Requires an activation step after the software is downloaded. |
| Warnings | Disable your pop-up blocker before starting download! | Disable your pop-up blocker before starting download! | Disable your pop-up blocker before starting download! Running any downloaded .exe or .dmg file extracts all files. |
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Need Assistance?
For assistance with your Education account, find out how to contact Autodesk Support.
