Learn about the various types of Autodesk software licences, and decide which one is right for you and your organisation. If you have already obtained licences, learn how to activate the type of licence you’ve purchased. Licence TypesThe licence you purchase determines important factors such as how you use the licence, the flexibility with which you can transfer licences between workstations, the method of deployment, and whether usage tracking is possible. The following table summarises the three licence types and their distinct benefits. Type | Usage | Flexibility | Usage Tracking | Control | Individual Stand-Alone Licence | One licence and one serial number installed on one computer | One licence to one computer | No | Per individual | Multi-seat Stand-Alone Licence | Multiple licences tied to one serial number for products installed on multiple computers | One serial number for licences on many computers; preallocated usage | No | By deployment | Network Licence | Multiple licences tied to one serial number and dynamically allocated to multiple computers | One licence for many computers; dynamic licence pool; licence borrowing for remote use | Yes | By deployment |
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