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How to get your AutoCAD serial number?

If you need to find the serial number of your AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Civil 3D or other AutoCAD-based application, you can use several methods.

List the value of the *_PKSER variable (enter as a command on the AutoCAD commandline)
Use the command ABOUT and display the product information window
List the Registry key SerialNumber in a Registry hive corresponding to your application - e.g.: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R17.2\ACAD-7001:409
List the license activation report file - see the Tip 3511

To get your AutoCAD serial number for installation please see the sticker on the package of your installation DVD, or the delivery documentation, or the serial number provided by your AutoCAD authorized dealer or Autodesk.

Please note that AutoCAD licensing doesn't depend on serial numbers anymore (since its subscription-based named-user online licensing).

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16.10.2008 311680× FAQ

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this tip shared by ARKANCE experts applies to: AutoCAD · AutoCAD LT · AutoCAD Architecture · Civil 3D · AutoCAD Map 3D · AutoCAD Mechanical · AutoCAD Electrical · AutoCAD/Revit MEP ·

See also:
Tip 9661:	Where to find the Portable license utility (PLU) in AutoCAD 2010, 2012, 2014 and higher?
Tip 8581:	How to change AutoCAD serial number?
Tip 7837:	Where to find the Product Key for your CAD software?
Tip 6951:	Can I legally use a second copy of AutoCAD on my other PC?
Tip 6519:	How to get your Revit serial number?

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