What is the difference between a serial number and an activation code?
Serial numbers are issued to use the Clip Studio Paint Ver. 1 one-time purchase version.
An activation code is a code that is issued when you purchase the perpetual version of Clip Studio Paint Ver. 2.0 or later, the Update Pass, or annual/monthly plan.
What is a serial number?
Serial numbers are issued to use the Clip Studio Paint Ver. 1 one-time purchase version.
What do they look like?
They are 30-character alphanumeric codes starting with SP.
What devices can you use them with?
They are only available to use on Windows and macOS computers.
iPad, iPhone, Galaxy, Android, and Chromebook devices are not eligible.
Where do I register my serial number?
Enter your serial number when you launch Clip Studio Paint.
Please go to the following page for a step-by-step guide.
Do they expire?
No. Once you have purchased a serial number, you can use them forever.
What is an activation code?
An activation code is a code that is issued when you purchase the perpetual version of Clip Studio Paint Ver. 2.0 or later, the Update Pass, or annual/monthly plan.
What do they look like?
They are 12- or 13-character alphanumeric codes.
What devices can you use them with?
It depends on the type of activation code.
Clip Studio Paint Ver. 2.0 or later one-time purchase perpetual license
Only available for use on Windows and macOS computers.
Activation code for using the Update Pass
Only available for use on Windows and macOS computers.
Activation codes that can be used with an annual/monthly plan
They are available for Windows, macOS, iPad, iPhone, Galaxy, Android, and Chromebook devices.
Where do I register my activation code?
Go to the page below to register your activation code and start your plan.
By registering the code, your account will be granted a license to use Clip Studio Paint, which will be authenticated when you next launch the app.
For detailed instructions on the process from code registration to authentication, please refer to the article below.
Note:
You can enter your activation code when you launch the Clip Studio Paint app on any device, excluding iPad and iPhone.
Do they expire?
Registration deadlines for activation codes
Some activation codes have a set registration deadline.
Please refer to the information provided when you received your activation code.
Expiration dates for issued licenses
Clip Studio Paint Ver. 2.0 or later one-time purchase perpetual license
Perpetual licenses do not expire.The service is available perpetually.
Activation code for using the Update Pass
Once you have registered your code and are granted a license, you may use it for one year.
Activation codes that can be used with an annual/monthly plan
Once you have registered your code and are granted a license, you may use Clip Studio Paint for the period of time specified by your code.
Do I need an activation code for an annual/monthly plan or Update Pass?
No, you do not.
Annual/Monthly plans and the Update Pass grant licenses directly to your account when you sign up and pay the subscription fee.
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