Transition to a named user subscription

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The Autodesk Named User subscription plan represents a shift towards a more streamlined and user-focused license approach,

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offering enhanced flexibility, access to updates, and improve license management for organizations and individual users alike.

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In this video, I will discuss the transition from perpetual license and network activation to a Named User subscription model.

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The Named User model changes how users access software, software updates, support,

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and additional services as licenses are directly tied to individual users and no longer tied to a serial number.

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This allows them to access Autodesk software anytime, anywhere.

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For admins, the name user model offers increased flexibility and scalability.

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Using the Autodesk reporting tools helps to simplify license management for organizations,

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enabling better control and visibility over software usage.

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The ability to make smarter decisions based on usage data will help admins to optimize purchasing.

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The transition to a Named User subscription can also improve productivity as all users will have dedicated access to the products they need,

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whenever they need it.

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It can also reduce IT costs and burden because with licenses hosted by Autodesk and assigned to users,

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there is no need to manage network servers or track serial numbers for compliance.

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And users can access these licenses anywhere they are working. Here's how to make it happen.

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To be eligible for trade-in, you must be within 90 days of your renewal window.

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You need to connect online every 30 days by signing into your Autodesk software.

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Make sure the correct software version is installed.

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The Named User subscription is only compatible with the current software version or up to five versions back.

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Within the first 30 days of trade-in, you will want to do the following. Add users.

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Admins can invite individual users, multiple users, or import a file for bulk invite,

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as well as set up and use single sign-on using company credentials.

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Next, assign these users to your new subscriptions through your Autodesk account.

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After initial sign-in, users get access to all Autodesk products they are assigned to.

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Switch your network license. You can automate it across all user devices with the Autodesk support tool.

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Inform your users about the new sign in process.

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They will be prompted to sign in the next time they open their software on any device they are working on.

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No need to enter a serial number or reinstall. Now you and your users are ready to enjoy the benefits of the new plan.

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And as always, Autodesk support is available to make sure your trade-in and organization transition goes smoothly.