Before installing Autodesk software, it is important to have an Autodesk student account.
- If you already have an account, you can log in and download the software.
- Don't have an account yet? Then first create your account following the steps below.
Attention: The verification may take several working days.
Create your Autodesk account
Step 1: Go to the Autodesk Revit page on the Academic Software platform.
Step 2: Click on the 'Start procedure' button to apply for your Autodesk Education account.
Step 3: Click on 'Sign in'.
Step 4: Click on 'Create account'.
Step 5: Fill in the requested details and click on 'Create account'.
Step 6: Click on ‘Verify email’ in the email you will receive to confirm your account.
Attention: The verification may take several working days. If you haven't received any feedback after a few days, please contact our support.
Step 7: Click on 'Done' to complete the verification process.
Step 8: In the 'All products' overview, select 'Revit' and click on 'Select'.
Step 9: Next, apply for your access to Autodesk's education products.
Step 10: Select the appropriate role under ‘Educational Role’. Choose from ‘Student’, ‘Educator’ or ‘School IT Administrator’.
As a ‘Student’, you will then be asked to enter your date of birth under ‘Date of birth’.
Step 11: Fill in the requested information at ‘Add school information’. Check these again before clicking on ‘Continue’ as you cannot change the entered information later.
At ‘Institution Type’:
- as a secondary or high school student, click on 'High School/Secondary';
- as a university or college student, click on 'University/Post-Secondary'.
If you do not find your educational institution under ‘Name of educational institution’, submit a request to have it added via the link that appears.
Attention: It may take seven days or longer for this request to be validated.
Step 12: In the fourth step, you will be asked to upload a copy of your valid registration certificate or student card. Before clicking ‘Continue’, check that this document contains the following:
- Your full name;
- The full name of the educational institution where you are enrolled;
- A start and end date.
Attention: If the items above are not mentioned on this document, Autodesk will reject your application. In addition, please note that Autodesk will allow a total of three attempts to submit this.
Step 13: After uploading the requested document and completing the application process by clicking on ‘Submit’, you will receive an email within 20 minutes to confirm the status of your application.
Attention: The verification may take several working days. If you haven't received any feedback after a few days, please contact our support.
Login at Autodesk
Step 1: Go to the Autodesk Revit page on the Academic Software platform.
Step 2: Select a language.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Download Autodesk Revit’ button.
Step 4: Click on ‘Sign in’ to log in.
Step 5: Log in with your Autodesk account, click on 'Next' and then on Sign in'.
Recommended: Set up two-step verification to protect your account via ‘Password and security’. Click here for more information.
Install Autodesk Revit
Step 1: Once logged into Autodesk, click on your account icon in the top right corner.
Step 2: Under 'Account' click on 'Products and services'.
Step 3: Select the correct version, suitable operating system and preferred language for the Revit installation file, and click on ‘Install'.
Step 4: Click on ‘Accept’ to accept the terms of use and privacy statement.
Step 5: Click on the .exe file in your Downloads folder.
If you are prompted to:
- make changes to your computer, click ‘Yes’.
- install any extras, ask your teacher if you need to install them and indicate them if necessary. Then click on ‘Install’.
Step 6: Click on 'Next'.
Step 7: Choose the installation folder where the software will be installed and click ‘Install’.
The duration of the installation depends on the speed of your computer.
Step 8: After installation, click ‘Restart’ to complete the installation by restarting your computer.
Step 9: Launch the software by clicking the shortcut on your desktop.
Step 10: Click on ‘Sign in’. Sign in with your Autodesk account by entering your email address and password.
Recommended: Set up two-step verification to protect your account via ‘Password and security’. Click here for more information.
Step 11: Are you (already) logged in? Than you can now get started with Autodesk Revit.