Installation, Configuration, and Hardware

Before you use AutoCAD for Mac, you should be aware of the following installation and hardware limitations.

Network License Server Setup

When using network licensing, you should be aware of the following:

• The Autodesk Licensing Guide covers how to set up the automatic startup of a network license server, but the steps might vary depending on what version of OS X is running. Refer to your Mac OS X documentation on how to configure an automatic startup service to run the network license server automatically.

• A client workstation in a pure IPv6 network environment might not be able to successfully obtain a license from a network license server. As a workaround, use both a client workstation and license server in an IPv4 network environment.

Side-by-side Installs

AutoCAD 2020 for Mac can be installed side by side with previous shipping versions of AutoCAD.

Installing the Product

Using the default installation settings is the fastest way to install AutoCAD for Mac.

A default installation does the following:

• Performs a Standard installation, which installs the most common application features.

• Installs the product to the default installation path of

• /Applications/Autodesk/AutoCAD 2020*.

1. Start the AutoCAD for Mac Installation wizard.
2. On the Introduction page, click Continue.
3. On the License page, select a language from the Language drop-down list and review the Autodesk software license agreement. Click Continue and then click Agree.
4. On the Installation Type page, click Install.
5. If the Password dialog box is displayed, enter your password and click OK.
6. On the Summary page, click Close.

You have successfully installed AutoCAD for Mac. You are now ready to register and start using the program.

Launching and Activating the Product

1. On the Finder menu bar, click Go ➤ Applications.
2. In the Applications window, double-click Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD 2020 ➤ AutoCAD 2020.
3. In the Data Collection and Use dialog, click OK to continue.
4. On the Let's Get Started page, choose one of the following to authenticate your license:

Single-user:

Sign in to your Autodesk Account. Don't use this option if you received a serial number.

Multi-user:

Select this option if you use a network server to manage licenses.

Enter a Serial Number:

Select this option if you received a serial number. (For details, please refer to the Registering the Product with a Serial Number section).

Start a Trial:

Select this option if you want to use the application on a trial basis.

NOTE: Click Help Me Choose if you're not sure.

Registering the Product with a Serial Number

After selecting Enter a Serial Number on the Let's Get Started page, follow these steps:

1. In the Autodesk Privacy Statement dialog, select the checkbox and click I Agree to continue.
2. In the AutoCAD for Mac Product License Activation wizard, select Activate, and then click Next.
3. Click Register and Activate.
4. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

Uninstalling the Product

1. On the Finder menu bar, click Go ➤ Applications.
2. In the Applications window, double-click Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD 2020 ➤ Remove AutoCAD 2020.
3. In the Remove AutoCAD 2020 dialog box, click Continue.
4. Uncheck Leave AutoCAD Preferences on My Computer to remove the current saved user settings and click Continue.
5. If the Password dialog box is displayed, enter your password and click OK.
6. Fill out the Feedback form if desired and then click Close.