License Activation & Management

Learn how to activate your license, manage connected devices, and upgrade between Lite and Pro versions.

Overview

Rename Pro uses a device-based licensing model to ensure compliant usage. Each license is bound to:

A specific Rename Pro license tier (Lite or Pro).
A defined number of allowed device slots (concurrency limits).
Specific Autodesk Revit versions assigned to the license (e.g., Revit 2026).

You can manage all activation settings, view license statuses, and configure privacy options directly inside the add-in via the About dialog, when launching Rename Pro in through Revit Add-Ins tab.

Activating a License

To activate your copy of Rename Pro, follow these steps:

Open Autodesk Revit and launch the Rename Pro add-in from the Add-Ins tab in the Revit ribbon toolbar.
In the About dialog (which displays automatically on first launch, or can be opened from the settings icon), locate the License input field.
Copy the license key sent in your license confirmation email.
Paste it into the License Key input field and click Activate.
Once verified, the license status indicator will turn green and display Valid.

License Types

Lite Version

The Lite version gives you full access to all standard naming convention rules, duplicate indication, and parameter configurations. However, it does not include the ability to export or load your naming configurations. This means settings must be manually configured on each local machine. If you reinstall Windows, you will lose all your settings and will need to configure them again. You can use same license key on only one device at the time.

Pro Version

The Pro version includes everything in Lite, plus the crucial ability to Export and Load Settings to JSON. This allows you to export your configured rules to external files so you can easily deploy, share, and enforce standardized naming conventions across your entire team or company. You will also be able to backup your settings and restore them after reinstalling Windows. You will also be able to use same liecnse key on up to 3 devices at the time.

Device Management

Each license allows a maximum number of concurrent active devices. In the About dialog, the Devices row displays your usage in the format Used / Allowed (for example, 1/1 means one device is registered under a license key that only allows one device).

If your device count exceeds the allowed limit:

The count will turn red, indicating a Device Limit Exceeded error.
You must either log out of another device to free up a slot, or upgrade your license to Pro to add more slots.

Revit Version Assignments

Rename Pro licenses are bound to specific Revit versions. In the About dialog, the Revit Versions dropdown lists all Revit versions assigned to your key (e.g., 2026 - Assigned).

If you attempt to run the add-in on a Revit version not assigned to your license key, the software will display a warning and run in a restricted state until the version is assigned or upgraded.

Upgrading Your License

If you need to add more device slots, assign new Revit versions, or upgrade from the Lite version to the Full version:

Open the About Dialog inside Rename Pro.
Click the Upgrade button next to the Revit Versions dropdown.
This opens the Upgrade page on our website with your license key pre-filled, where you can select and purchase your desired upgrades.

Logging Out

If you need to transfer Rename Pro to a different computer or free up an active slot on the activation server:

Click the Log Out button at the bottom-left of the About dialog.
This deactivates the license key on the current computer and immediately restores an available slot on the activation server.

Troubleshooting

License Shows as Invalid

Make sure the license key is pasted exactly as received in your email, with no trailing spaces.
Verify that your computer has an active internet connection.

Device Limit Exceeded

If your device status turns red (e.g., 2/1), open Rename Pro on one of your other active devices and click the Log Out button to release the slot.
Alternatively, click the Upgrade button to purchase additional slots.

Revit Version Not Assigned

Open the Revit Versions dropdown inside the About dialog and verify if your active version is assigned.
If it is not in the list, click the Upgrade button to purchase assignments for additional Revit versions.