You will also need an iLok account and iLok License Manager. If you do not have an iLok account yet, you can create one here and download iLok License Manager here.
REQUEST YOUR PRODUCT KEY
Click on the request button on the AVID Pro Tools page of the Academic Software platform to request your product key. Copy it to use it later on.
CREATE YOUR AVID ACCOUNT
Step 1: Click on this link to go to the Avid page and register or log in. Use your school's email address but choose the option 'Personal account'.
Step 2: Fill in the form and click on 'Create an account'.
Step 3: Once you're logged in, you click the purple button 'Register Software With Code' in your account overview.
Step 4: Insert your code of step 1 to register your product in your account.
Step 5: You will be redirected to a new page where you need to verify your identity.
Step 6: Enter your school email address, a verification email will be sent.
Step 7: Follow the instructions in the email and fill in your email and verification code.
Step 8: After logging in, you need to provide your edu graduation date.
Step 9: If you get this error, fill in your code again.
ILOK ACCOUNT
Step 1: Click on 'Next'.
You will receive the following email.
Your account will be active.
INSTALL AVID LINK
Step 1: Click on the download button on the Pro Tools page of the Academic Software platform to download Avid Link.
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- If you prefer, you can download a specific version of Pro Tools from your Avid product page
- You can also download manuals, plugins and samples
Step 2: Extract the Zip file in your Downloads folder and follow the instructions.
- Note: the installation may take a while
Step 3: Once Link is installed, log in with your Avid account details.
Step 4: After verifying your product code, you can install Pro Tools on the product page at Avid Link.
INSTALL PRO TOOLS
Step 1: Log in with your Avid account.
Step 2: Click the Install button next to 'Pro Tools' on your Avid page.
Step 3: Once the installation is finished, you can open Avid Pro Tools.
Avid Pro Tools is ready to use.