If you are launching SoundID Reference for the first time:

1. Download and install the SoundID Reference software 
2. Launch the SoundID Reference app and either 'Sign in' to your existing Sonarworks.com account or create a new account via the 'Sign up' option (detailed instructions here)
   
3. Once you've logged into your account, to activate a license, click on 'Activate license', you will be redirected to your Sonarworks account
   
4. Add your license activation key to the 'Register your license' section (detailed instructions here)
   
   
   
5. Click on 'Activate on this device' button and launch the app when prompted in the browser
   

If your free trial has ended and you have purchased a license:

1. Launch the SoundID Reference app and click on 'Register license' to go to your user account
2. Log in to your account
3. Add your license activation key to the 'Register key or code' section
4. Click on 'Open app' / 'Activate on this device' button 

If your trial is still running and you have purchased a license

1. Launch the SoundID Reference app and go to ⋮ Settings > Go to my account
2. Log in to your account
3. Add your license activation key to the 'Register key or code' section
4. Click on 'Open app' / 'Activate on this device' button 

Offline activation

Offline activation is not available in SoundID Reference yet.

If you require additional assistance you can reach out to support by submitting a support request below.