When you run an Autodesk product for the first time, the activation process verifies that your license is valid, and associates the license with your computer. If it is connected to the Internet, your computer can communicate directly with Autodesk to complete the activation process.
If your computer is disconnected from the Internet, you will see a website address where you can activate a product later when you are connected. Record the website address, product name, serial number, product key, and request code. You will need to enter this data on a web page to activate the product. For more information on activation, go to Autodesk Licensing and select the FAQ link.
