AutoCAD & 3DS MAX

INSTALLATION GUIDE
Here are the steps for students and educators to get started with the Autodesk Education plan to access software for their
individual use.
A. Create account
B. Confirm eligibility
C. Submit additional documentation
D. Download and install software

A. To create an education account:

If you are new to Autodesk, you will need to create an Autodesk account to use products under the Education plan.
1. Click on the link to start creating your Autodesk account. https://accounts.autodesk.com/register

2. Fill in the required information as shown in the screenshot. Click on CREATE ACCOUNT to proceed.
3. Once your account information is submitted, you'll receive an email to verify your address. Click the link in the
email to activate your account.
4. If you don't receive the account confirmation email:
• Wait at least 10 minutes.
• Check your spam or junk email folders.
• Make sure your email server allows receipt of emails from the following adresses or trusted domains:
o noreply@autodesk.com (for Autodesk account confirmation emails)
o studentcommunity@autodesk.com (if additional information is needed to confirm eligibility)
o no-reply@autodeskcommunications.com (for student invitations from educators emails)
• If you still haven't received the email, try to sign in again.
• Resend the activation email when prompted.
• If this still doesn't work, you may have made a typo when entering your email address. Try creating your
account again, and confirm your email address entry at sign-in.

5. Your account is verified. Visit the Autodesk website to proceed.

B. Confirm Your Eligibility:

1. Now, complete your profile by following the on-screen instructions to enter basic information about your school
and yourself.
2. When prompted to select your education role, choose one of the following:
• Choose Student to use the software on your personal device.
• Choose Educator if you plan to use this software with students. Later, when you confirm eligibility, you'll
choose whether you want to use the software on your personal device only, or whether you also want to
deploy the software on behalf of your educational institution to multiple users or devices at your educational
institution.
C. Submit additional documentation

1. To access software and services under the Education plan, you must confirm your eligibility. As part of this
process, you may be asked to provide documentation of enrollment or employment at a qualified educational
institution.
 2. You may be asked to submit additional documentation for proof of eligibility. This documentation must include:
• Full name (must match the name as shown in school registration)
• Full name of the educational institution
• A date within the current school term
Here are some examples of appropriate documentation, assuming they include the information above:
o Registration receipt
o Tuition receipt
o Student or employee ID (photo not required)
o Transcript
o Faculty listing on school website
You have up to 14 days to upload a suitable document. Once you have uploaded your documentation, it may take a couple
of days for your eligibility to be confirmed by SheerID, our third-party verification services provider.

Note: You can upload any of the asked documents. For example, we have uploaded the transcript.
3. Once your eligibility is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email welcoming you to the Education
Community. This email includes links to the Get Products page, support resources, and the Education Community
page.
D. Download and install software

1. Sign into your education site.

2. Find your product and click Get Product.

Note: Download AutoCAD first and then you can continue with other products that are available for Student and
Educator account. In this course, you will learn about AutoCAD and 3DS MAX in upcoming topics. If your system is
compatible enough, you are required to download both products.

3. Select your platform, version, and language.

4. Before installing any version, kindly check your system’s requirement (either this latest version is compatible
with your system or not) by visiting this link:

• For AutoCAD:
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-
requirements-for-AutoCAD.html

• For 3DS MAX:

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/3ds-max/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-
requirements-for-Autodesk-3ds-Max-products.html

5. Download your product. The downloaded installer will be available in the bottom left corner of your system.
6. Double click on the installer and the installation will start soon.
• For AutoCAD:

• Check all the additional components that are available in the list.

• Sometimes, it might ask for a restart. Restart your system to continue installation.
7. Once, the installation is complete. The AutoCAD icon will be visible on your desktop. Double click on the icon
to run the software.
8. For the first time, it will require your account sign in. Provide your login details.
9. Now, your account is synchronized with the software. You can click on the manage license option to check the
validity of your license.
 Congratulations, your
software is ready to work on.
Enjoy your journey with
AutoCAD.
• For 3DS MAX:

• Check all the additional components that are available in the list.
1. Once, the installation is complete. The 3DS MAX icon will be visible on your desktop. Double click on the
icon to run the software.
2. For the first time, it will require your account sign in. Provide your login details.
3. Now, your account is synchronized with the software. You can click on the manage license option to check
the validity of your license.
 Congratulations, your
software is ready to work on.
Enjoy your journey with
3DS MAX.