For most modern users,

If the "Activate" button does not work, try logging out and back into the Trimble Account Portal 1.2.5.

Depending on your license type, here is how you can find them: For Classic Licenses

On November 4, 2020, SketchUp officially stopped selling perpetual "Classic Licenses". Those historical perpetual licenses were the ones that required a manual (typically starting with two letters like VA or BH ) and an alphanumeric Authorization Code .

Historically, SketchUp required a serial number and authorization code for "Classic" perpetual licenses. However, Trimble, the developers of SketchUp, transitioned to a (SketchUp Pro, Studio, and Enterprise) years ago 1.2.1 .

A standard SketchUp subscription allows you to install the software on multiple computers (for example, a office desktop and a travel laptop). However, you can only have the software actively running on a maximum of . Deauthorizing a Device

Do you need help for a subscription?

What (Windows or Mac) are you planning to run the software on?

: Get the latest installer from the official SketchUp Download Area.

A SketchUp 2025 serial number is a unique identifier assigned to a specific version of the software. It's a 20-character code that consists of letters and numbers, which is used to activate and validate the software. The serial number is required to install and use SketchUp 2025, and it's usually provided by the software developer, Trimble.

Modern versions of SketchUp, including , primarily use a subscription-based model that does not require a traditional serial number or authorization code.

Prices listed above are in USD for annual subscriptions. New prices went into effect for all commercial customers on July 2, 2025 . For comparison, a perpetual Studio license (if it existed) would cost over €722 ($780) per year, making subscriptions comparable or even more economical when factoring in included features. Regional pricing and VAT may apply.

If you are a legitimate user and SketchUp 2025 is giving you authorization errors, try these steps:

Always download the software directly from the source to ensure file integrity. Log into your . Navigate to the My Products tab. Locate SketchUp 2025 and click Download . Step 3: Launch and Authorize the Software

In this comprehensive guide, we will break down the current state of SketchUp licensing in 2025, explain why the old serial number method is fading away, and show you the best way to get started.