Step-by-Step tutorial showing you how to renew your free Fusion 360 license. Tip: The Personal Use license is synonymous with the ‘ free Hobbyist license.’ Autodesk technically calls it the ‘Personal Use – Non-Commercial license.’ Steps to Renew Fusion 360 Personal Use (Hobbyist) License You will have to follow this renewal process each year unless you decide to upgrade to the fully-featured commercial license. You’ll be notified 10-days prior to your license expiring, regardless of which license type you’re on.Īutodesk does not currently limit the number of times you can renew the free hobbyist license – and they’ve clarified that they have no intention of getting rid of the free offering. For example, if you sign up on August 10th, 2020, then your access will expire on August 10th, 2021. The renewal process is not as intuitive as it should be, so I’ve created a video tutorial as well as outlined each required step below.įusion 360’s free Personal Use license expires 1-year from the date you sign up. Fortunately, you can continue to extend your free access after your 1-year term expires.

Comments on YouTube and around the web have misled many into thinking the Personal Use license is only free for one year. I’ve seen an uptick in misinformation with the recent changes to the Personal Use license.

Most hobbyist users are using the free ‘Personal Use’ license type.

Autodesk currently offers four Fusion 360 licenses: Personal Use, Education, Startup, and Commerical.

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