04.8 How to transfer my existing license to a new computer?

Anca Stoian — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:41:53 GMT

Current Revision posted to Customer Experience by Anca Stoian on 2/25/2026 9:41:53 AM

Please note the screenshots are for illustrative purpose only, they are not taken from your RWS account specifically.

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

PLEASE NOTE: In case you do not have access to your old PC or your old PC crashed, please refer to Steps 2 and/or 3 listed in the following article: Deactivating your Trados Studio license

See also this article about resetting the license: https://gateway.rws.com/csm?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0038545

2) Once deactivated (reset), access your RWS Account, locate and click on the Products and Plans - DOWNLOADS tab, locate the Trados (and Multiterm) version you want to install (these must be the same release version e.g Multiterm 2024 won't work with Trados 2017).

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

PLEASE NOTE: Multiterm has no activation code. As long as Trados is installed and activated on your PC, you only need to install Multiterm on the same PC (from your RWS Account, Products and Plans - Downloads section).

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

05.7. How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:46:47 GMT

Revision 47 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 12/30/2025 8:46:47 PM

Please note the screenshots are for illustrative purpose only, they are not taken from your RWS account specifically.

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

See also this article about resetting the license: https://gateway.rws.com/csm?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0038545

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

05.7. How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:44:29 GMT

Revision 46 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 12/30/2025 8:44:29 PM

Please note the screenshots are for illustrative purpose only, they are not taken from your RWS account specifically.

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

2) Once deactivated (returned), access your RWS Account, locate and click on the Products and Plans - DOWNLOADS tab, locate the Trados (and Multiterm) version you want to install (these must be the same release version e.g Multiterm 2024 won't work with Trados 2017).

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

05.7. How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:41:57 GMT

Revision 45 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 12/30/2025 8:41:57 PM

Please note the screenshots are for illustrative purpose only, they are not taken from your RWS account specifically.

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

05.7. How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:10:07 GMT

Revision 44 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 7/23/2025 3:10:07 PM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

03.7. How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:13:02 GMT

Revision 43 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 7/9/2025 1:13:02 PM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

03.7. How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:46:36 GMT

Revision 42 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 7/9/2025 12:46:36 PM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

03.7. How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:46:08 GMT

Revision 41 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 7/9/2025 12:46:08 PM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

03.7. How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:45:28 GMT

Revision 40 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 7/9/2025 12:45:28 PM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

03.7. How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:37:25 GMT

Revision 39 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 7/9/2025 9:37:25 AM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

03.7. How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:37:01 GMT

Revision 38 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 7/9/2025 9:37:01 AM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

03.7. How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:36:25 GMT

Revision 37 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 7/9/2025 9:36:25 AM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

03.7. How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:04:15 GMT

Revision 36 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 2/12/2025 10:04:15 PM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:03:19 GMT

Revision 35 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 2/12/2025 10:03:19 PM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:59:30 GMT

Revision 34 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 2/10/2025 6:59:30 PM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:58:11 GMT

Revision 33 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 2/10/2025 6:58:11 PM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:52:37 GMT

Revision 32 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 2/10/2025 6:52:37 PM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up of all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:24:45 GMT

Revision 31 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 2/7/2025 1:24:45 PM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up of all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:24:11 GMT

Revision 30 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 2/7/2025 1:24:11 PM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up of all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:19:46 GMT

Revision 29 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 2/6/2025 2:19:46 PM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up of all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation

How to... Transfer my existing licence to a new computer?

Elisa Maxim — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:35:51 GMT

Revision 28 posted to Customer Experience by Elisa Maxim on 2/6/2025 8:35:51 AM

If you need to transfer your existing Trados Studio license to a new computer (please see system requirements) for any reason, you can do so very easily.

1) First, don't forget to back up of all your files/TMs and other important resources in readiness to transfer to the new computer.

Once you back-up the files, please open Trados, go to Help - Product activation and click the Deactivate button:

Now Click Download, Save then run Install.

Once installed...

3) Locate your (previously) deactivated (returned) licence in your RWS Account. It will be in the Products and Plans - Licenses & Subscriptions tab.

PLEASE NOTE: you must allow 30 minutes between initial 'deactivation' from the 'old' computer and 'activation' on the 'new' computer.

4) Then simply copy the activation code, open Trados Studio and paste the activation code in the window that appears.

Your Trados is now ready for work on your new computer.

Tags: transfer license, Licensing, Installation, Trados Studio, reset, activation