SOLIDWORKS can be installed on multiple computers with the same license but can only be active on a single machine at one time. Installations that run through the SOLIDWORKS Activation process have its license tied to the physical machine. There are two options for this license type: activation-based or online. You can locate the serial number by opening SOLIDWORKS and go to Help > About SOLIDWORKS. Standalone licenses are tied to individual users. Here are the options based on different licensing structures: SOLIDWORKS Standalone Licenses (Individual) Review our Installation Guide FAQs on our Technical Support page for installation instructions. In each case SOLIDWORKS will need to be installed on the remote computer.
Several methods are available to use SOLIDWORKS at home or in a remote location.
