If you have a 2020 license and you decide to upgrade to a later version (e.g., 2021 or 2022) and that license was part of an upgrade path, your 2020 license may be invalidated once the new license is activated. 3. Activating on a New Workstation If you are moving your 2020 license to a new machine:
Search your inbox for emails from SketchUpService@trimble.com or your local authorized reseller.
Look for the "License" tab on the left sidebar and select "Add License."
: Carefully copy your License Key and Authorization Number into their respective fields. Avoid typing them manually to prevent mixing up zeros ( 0 ) and letters ( O ). If you have a 2020 license and you
When you bought your SketchUp Pro 2020 license, you received an email from SketchUp containing your Serial Number Authorization Code Search your email: Look for messages from sketchupmail@sketchup.com License Manager: If you cannot find the email, you can use the official SketchUp License Manager
On the "Welcome to SketchUp" window, click the button at the bottom.
Search your email inbox for "SketchUp Pro 2020 License," "Authorization Code," or "Trimble." The subject line likely resembles "SketchUp License Information." 2. Use the SketchUp License Manager Look for the "License" tab on the left
Trimble provides an automated tool to retrieve lost license details if you still have access to the original purchasing email address. Go to the official SketchUp License Wizard page. Enter your registered email address and company name.
, SketchUp officially discontinued the sale and renewal of Classic Licenses. Maintenance & Support:
A classic license consists of three main components required for activation: (Often the original purchaser or company name) Serial Number (A unique code starting with letters) Search your email inbox for "SketchUp Pro 2020
The year 2020 marked a major turning point for SketchUp users. It was the final year Trimble offered the traditional "Classic" perpetual license before shifting entirely to a subscription-based model. Today, many businesses, architects, and designers still rely on SketchUp Pro 2020 because it does not require recurring annual fees.
[ Launch SketchUp 2020 ] │ ▼ [ Click "Add Classic License" ] │ ▼ [ Enter Name, Serial Number & Auth Code ] │ ▼ [ Click "Add License" to Activate ] Google Sketchup: Installation Guide
SketchUp 2020 was designed for Windows 10 and macOS Catalina/Mojave. Running it on Windows 11 or macOS Sonoma may cause "Internal Communication Errors" during the authorization process. The Future of Classic Licenses