Use an Esri Student License to authorize ArcGIS Desktop

After installing ArcGIS Desktop on your computer, students need to authorize the software using the license file provided through IUware:

1. Save the license file from IUware to your computer.
2. Launch the Software Authorization Wizard from ArcGIS Administrator.
3. Select I have received an authorization file from Esri and am now ready to finish the authorization process.
4. Browse to the license file you saved, and click Next.
   Note:

   If the license file is not displayed when you navigate to it through the Authorization Wizard, browse to the file on your computer instead and double-click the file. This will launch the authorization.
5. Select Authorize with Esri now over the Internet.

   If your computer doesn't have an internet connection, select Authorize at Esri’s website or by email to receive your authorization file.

6. Click Next.
7. Review the pre-populated personal information, and enter any additional required information. On the next panels, you will see the authorization numbers entered for the core product and any extensions, if applicable.
8. To complete the authorization process, click Finish.

1. From the Start menu, select ArcGIS. Right-click ArcGIS Administrator and choose Run as administrator.
2. In the "ArcGIS Administrator" window, select the Desktop folder.
3. Confirm that Advanced (ArcInfo) Single Use is selected. If it is not, choose that option. Select Apply, and then OK.
4. Launch the software again to see if the error has cleared.