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 click on 'Sign in to SoundID Reference'
3. Log in to your account, or create a new account if you haven't registered an account before (detailed instructions here)
4. Add your license activation key to the 'Register key or code' section (detailed instructions here)
5. Click on 'Open app' / 'Activate on this device' button 

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.