How can I find my Archicad license expiration date?

Issue description

You need to confirm the exact date when your active Archicad subscription or license is scheduled to expire or renew. You are looking for the specific validity period of your currently active license to ensure uninterrupted access.

Solution

The expiration date is tied to your account status and can be verified through the web portal or installed software components. The Graphisoft ID website is generally the most reliable place to see the exact date.

Method 1: Check via Graphisoft ID website

This is the primary method to view the exact renewal or expiration date for all licenses tied to your account.

1. Navigate to the Graphisoft ID Portal.
2. Log in using your email address and password.
3. Click on the Licenses or Subscriptions section.
4. Locate your active subscription in the list to view the Next renewal date or Expiration date displayed next to the product name.
   

Method 2: Check within the Archicad application

If you have Archicad open, you can check the status of your currently active license directly in the interface.

1. Open Archicad.
2. Click on the Help menu in the top toolbar.
3. Select License Information from the dropdown menu.
4. Review the appearing window which displays your current license type and the number of days remaining for term-based licenses.

Method 3: Check using the License Manager Tool (LMT)

If you manage multiple keys or hardware keys, this utility installed on your computer provides detailed status information.

1. Open the License Manager Tool application on your computer.
2. Sign in with your Graphisoft ID if prompted.
3. Select your protection key from the list on the left side.
4. View the validation date or status of the license displayed in the main window.