How to install AVID Pro Tools? – Academic Software Helpcenter

Note: To use Pro Tools you will need to install Apple Quicktime Player on your computer. If you haven't installed it yet, you can do so here.

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.

Step 1: REQUEST YOUR PRODUCT KEY

On the AVID Pro Tools page of the Academic Software platform click on Request in the upper right corner to request your product key. Copy it to use it later on.

Step 2: CREATE YOUR AVID ACCOUNT

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'.

Fill in the form and click on 'Create an account'
Once you're logged in, you click the purple button 'Register Software With Code' in your account overview

Insert your code of step 1 to register your product in your acount

Once the product is registered, you will receive a new code on this page
- This code begins with "EDU-", you will need it to confirm your elibility
- Click the link on the page (https://identit-e.com/avid)

Enter this new code and follow the instructions, filling in your details

Enter your school's email address
- If you do not use a school's email address, you must confirm your elibility with an official document
You will receive an e-mail from Identit-e with a new download code
Copy this code and return to your Avid account page
Click the button to enter the product codes again
Enter the new code you just received by mail
- If this is a new account, you may need to verify your address with Avid
- Click on the email you receive from Avid
Here you must log in to your iLok account. If you don't have one yet, click the 'Create a new user ID' button
- Avid can create a new account for you with your address and the same password

Step 3: INSTALL AVID LINK

Click on the download button on the Pro Tools page of the Academic Software platform to download Avid Link
- 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 here
Extract the Zip file in your Downloads folder and follow the instructions
- Note: the installation may take a while
Once Link is installed, log in with your Avid account details
After verifying your product code, you can install Pro Tools on the product page at Avid Link

Step 4: INSTALL PRO TOOLS

Click the Install button next to 'Pro Tools' on your Avid page

Link downloads Pro Tools and this may take a while
The installation will start after the download has finished, follow the instructions and choose your preferences
Click on Install to install Pro Tools