How to Activate Foxit PDF Editor

Foxit PDF Editor can be activated in different ways depending on the use case. Select the option that best matches your scenario.

Scenarios:

I installed the software myself

The software was installed on my PC by IT

I downloaded and installed the software from my Organization's Software Center

I installed the software myself

This means that you downloaded the software from our website and installed it on your computer without needing an IT administrator's Admin privileges. 

Let's get the software activated.

Once you open Foxit PDF Editor you will see an Activation Window like the one illustrated below.

Note: If the Activation Window does not open automatically, please run the program "Activation.exe" located in the installation directory, usually under "C:\Program Files (x86)\Foxit Software\Foxit PDF Editor. (This is not common) 

1. Subscription or Sign-in Activation. You would activate the software this way if you purchased a subscription of Foxit PDF Editor. 

If you purchased an Organization Subscription and need to assign licenses to your users, click here.

2. Perpetual License Activation. You would activate the software this way if you received a Registration Code or FPM Key from Foxit. 

Need help? Please contact us.

The software was installed on my PC by IT

This means that your IT Department installed the software on your computer. 

Let's get the software activated.

Once you open Foxit PDF Editor you will see an Activation Window like the one illustrated below.

If you don't see an Activation Window, then the software is already activated.

1. Subscription or Sign-in Activation. You would activate the software this way if you received an email from Foxit that a license of Foxit PDF Editor has been assigned to you.

2. Perpetual License Activation. You would activate the software this way if you were given a Registration Code.

Need help? Please contact your IT Department directly. 

I downloaded and installed the software from my Organization's Software Center

This means that you requested Foxit PDF Editor from your employer's Software Center and the software then automatically installed on your computer.

Let's get the software activated.

Once you open Foxit PDF Editor you will see an Activation Window like the one illustrated below.

If you don't see an Activation Window, then the software is already activated.

1. Subscription or Sign-in Activation. You would activate the software this way if you received an email from Foxit that a license of Foxit PDF Editor has been assigned to you.

2. Perpetual License Activation. You would activate the software this way if you were given a Registration Code.

Need help? Please contact your IT Department directly.