How do I use my activation code?
If you have an activation code, please follow the steps below.
Getting Started
1. Enter your activation code in the dedicated page
2. Launch the app and activate the license
You may only enter an activation code once. If you get a message that says, “The activation code you entered has already been registered”, please see here for steps to verify your license.
1. Enter your activation code in the dedicated page
1. Open the activation code registration page.
Note: You will need to log in to your Clip Studio account.
2. Enter your code and press Submit.
3. When the screen showing Your Activation Code appears, press Next.
4. Select the plan to which you want to apply your activation code and tap Apply.
When you use it to apply to an existing Monthly Usage Plan
Select the plan you want to apply from the list of Your plan and press Confirm.
5. Check your plan and tap Confirm.
Your license will be applied to your account when you submit the activation code with the above procedure.
Note:
If you are using a Windows, macOS, or Galaxy* device, you can also enter the activation code when launching the app.
*Galaxy devices: Only if the app was downloaded from the Galaxy Store.
2. Launch the app and activate the license
1. Install the app if you have not done so already by downloading it from the page below.
2. Start the application.
Windows/macOS
Double-click Clip Studio to launch it and then click Draw or PAINT on the top left of the screen.
Tablets/Smartphones
Tap the Clip Studio icon to start the software.
3. Press Log in or I already have a license Sign up for a free trial.
Note: You will need to log in to your Clip Studio account.
If you do not see this screen, go to Review/Change License.
4. The license will be automatically authenticated and Clip Studio Paint will startup.
If a list displays
If a list pops up, tap the plan and product that you want to use and press Launch (Activate).
Opening Review/Change License
If the screen for step 3 of “2. Launch the app and activate the license” does not display, open Review/Change License after launching the application.
For details on how to open the file on each device, please refer to the following FAQ.
Windows/macOS
iPad/iPhone
Galaxy/Android
Chromebook