How to renew a Personal license or access the Startup program for Fusion

Autodesk Support

Jan 7, 2025


Products and versions covered


Issue:

When the current license is within 20 days of expiring, an "Expiring Soon" or "Subscribe Now" message displays in Fusion.
  • How to renew a Personal license for Fusion.
  • How to access the new Autodesk Fusion – Startup program.
Subscribe now message Fusion
 

Environment:


 

Causes:

  • Free Personal use licenses for Fusion are valid for three years, and can be renewed at the end of the term length.
  • Existing Startup subscribers who’s current access is expiring will need to reapply to the new paid Startup program.
Note: If you haven't yet signed up for a license or installed Fusion, see How to register for a start-up, personal, or student license for Fusion.

Solution:

To renew a Personal license for Fusion:

  • You can only renew a Personal Use license if the current one has less than 30 days until expiration. To check the expiration date, check the About dialog from the Help menu in Fusion. 
  • The video below walks through how to renew your personal license. 

Note: If you currently have a Fusion Commercial Trial active, you will need to wait for the 30 day trial to expire before renewing your Personal license. 

  1. A dialog will appear when there is 20 days left until expiration prompting you to renew your personal use license, or subscribe now.
Dialog that your personal license is expiring
  1. Select “Renew personal license” from the dialog within Fusion (seen above), or directly visit the Fusion for Personal Use home page.
  2. Under the “Autodesk Fusion for personal use” column, select “Get Autodesk Fusion for personal use”.
  3. Sign in to Autodesk Account. If you don't have an Autodesk Account, select Create Account.
  4. After you sign in, complete the request form and agree to the Autodesk Terms of Use and Privacy statement.
  5. Select Download Now to activate.
First Download button for Autodesk Fusion Personal-Use
  1. Download Fusion for Personal Use.
Second Download button for Autodesk Fusion Personal-Use
 

Note: Allow up to 30 minutes before signing into Fusion after selecting Download Now to ensure the license is granted. If Fusion is already installed, you have to click Download Now for the license to be granted. You do not have to install Fusion after this step, if it is already installed on your computer.  

How to access the new Autodesk Fusion – Startup program:

  • After Nov. 14, 2023, if you are an existing subscriber who’s current access is expiring, you will need to reapply to the new paid program. 
  • Autodesk Fusion – Startup is a 3-year term offer at $150USD per user. It is not renewable.
  • As you complete your 3 years in the Startup program, you will need to either purchase a standard commercial subscription or use Autodesk Flex tokens to maintain access Autodesk Fusion. 

Apply to the Startup Program:

  1. Visit the Fusion for Start-Ups website.
  2. On the website, click Apply Now.
  3. Fill out all the required fields in the form and select Apply. The application will be processed within ten business days.

Note: Even when the new license is approved, the new license will be taken into account after the expiry date of the previous one. 

 
 
 

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