Before you begin…
Here at Sweetwater, we are obsessed with ensuring that you have the best online software purchasing experience possible. In this article, we will walk you through every step between purchasing your Ableton software and launching it for the first time. You may want to leave this article open in a separate tab or window so you can reference it throughout the activation, download, and installation processes.
IMPORTANT: Academic versions
If you purchased an academic version of Ableton 10, you will need to verify your education status before installing your software. To do this, please visit Ableton’s eligibility page and make sure you meet the necessary criteria. After doing this, upload your proof of eligibility in your user account after registering your copy of Live.
IMPORTANT: PUSH 2 bundles and upgrades
If you purchased a Push 2, the prerequisite version of Live (Intro or Standard) must be registered and installed before the upgraded versions can be authorized.
Enter Your Registration Code
First, make sure your computer meets or exceeds the system requirements and is compatible with your version of Windows or macOS. Also, don’t forget to create an Ableton account. You can reset your password here if you need to.
- Log into your Ableton account.
- Open the Software Activation Instructions email from your Sweetwater Sales Engineer and locate the Registration Code (e.g. B234-5E78-98R6-543N-E234).
- Copy/Paste your Registration Code into the box on Ableton’s register a product page and then click the Submit registration code button.
Click the image above to enter your Registration Code with Ableton!
Download and Install
Now that you’ve registered, download links for your Live software will appear in your Ableton account. Follow these steps to download and install your software: