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BeerSmith 3 uses an entirely new activation system tied to your BeerSmithRecipes.com cloud account.

If you purchased directly from BeerSmith your license is probably already in place - you can use this link to manage your licenses.
If you purchased an activation card or key from us or a third party, you will be given an opportunity to redeem this code as part of the activation process.

 

NOTE: BeerSmith 2.X and 1.X version keys are not compatible with BeerSmith 3. You need to purchase a new key or upgrade to register BeerSmith 3

 

 

How to Activate Your Copy of BeerSmith

oIf you have not done so, purchase a BeerSmith license from our website.  This will walk you through setting up your cloud account and install a license in it.  If you have an activation code purchased on a gift card or from a third party you will be able to redeem it as part of the activation process.
oMake sure you are connected to the internet and BeerSmith is allowed to contact our server through your firewall
oClick on the Activate BeerSmith button that comes up on the opening dialog when you start BeerSmith, or go to Activate on the Help menu if you are running the trial.
oBeerSmith will display a link to activate your account - click on that link to open a browser begin the activation process.
oIn your browser, log into the cloud account associated with your license.  If you don't have a cloud account you can click on the Don't Have a Cloud Account link at the bottom to create one.  Once you have the cloud account set up, use that user name and password to log in back on the activation page.
oIf you have a free license, it will be assigned to your device and you can finalize the activation
oIf you don't have any license, a page will be displayed to let you redeem an activation code or purchase a new license
oIf you have an expired or fully used license you will also have the option to renew that license or deactivate an existing device to make space
oOnce your online license is in place and device activated, clicking Finalize Activation in BeerSmith will complete the activation process.
oPress OK to register your product.  A message will be displayed if your email list and key were properly registered.