How to activate DaVinci Resolve Studio

How to activate Resolve Studio 17

The first thing we need to do is download the Studio software from BM website. Link in the description below.
Click on Download now and select your OS. I’m on Windows so I’ll click on Windows. Then it’ll ask you to fill up details. You can either put your details in or just click on Download only button at the bottom left corner. It should start downloading shortly.
While the Studio software is downloading, let’s take a backup of our existing database. Open Resolve free version and Click on backup on the top left corner of the screen. Select a folder location to save the backup database. I like to change the filename so I know when I created the backup. Click on Save and Backup.
Click on ok when you see the notification of successful backup. Check the folder to ensure the backup database has been created. We can close Resolve now.
Now we need to uninstall the free version. Click on Windows and type res and right click on DaVinci Resolve then click on Uninstall. It’ll take you to the control panel. Scroll down to DaVinci Resolve then right-click to Uninstall. Click on Yes to start the process.
Hopefully, by now Resolve studio has finished downloading. Click on the Zip file and run the exe file by double-clicking on it. Click on Install and just follow the standard installation process.
Open DaVinci Resolve Studio and enter the activation key and click on activate. You should see a tick next to your activation key when its activated. Click on Start DaVinci Resolve and you should have access to all the Studio features.
If your software doesn’t automatically connect to the database like mine then click on restore on the top left-hand corner. Select the backup database and click on Open. This will copy the backup and create a new database. Give it a name and click on Browse to select a location for a new database. Click on Create and Restore. Click on Ok and you should see the new database now.

[prateekbhanushali]

Can I use Resolve on two computers simultaneously with one key?

[photronic]

The BEST, cleanest/clearest explanation of the mysterious Resolveiverse.

[zocuad]

Thank you for this brother, I'm new to Davinci and I just recently got my activation key. I thought you can just activate the Studio version anytime by going through the menu. I Didn't realize you have to uninstall the free version and download the studio version. Anyways, thanks again and have a great day.

[christopherreid]

If i bought a bmpcc 6k g2 and it came with davinci resolve 17 studio can the Activation key work of Resolve 18?

[shirley]

If I download paid version by mistake, and it didn’t ask me to fill in the key, and it still work. What should I do? Will I receive the bill😭

[spelworldstream]

so if im on the DaVinci Resolve Studio 18.4.1 and whants to download the 18.5 beta were do i find my seriel number? because their website says that i need it?

[sebesy]

Hi. I had the free version I did everything deleted it, downloaded the studio I have my key with my card I type it in and it wont do anything. what am I doing wrong please help if you can

[prentader]

i dont know where to get the activision key for mine
can you tell me where it is

[Yohexy]

how do you open the back up data vase?

[RomanSpike]

My database upload automatically. Thanks, helpfull 🙏🏻

[themaker]

Hi, thanks a lot for the video, very helpful. One question if possible. can I install davinci studio 18. with a key of 17?

[teammateproductions]

How do I know what and how many computers it's using. I bought the key used

[marijan]

i just put download only and i now have to get activation key but dont know where

[wafiykarim]

How to purchase DR17 when it is not available in your country and no authorized reseller as well?.

[victorlucas]

where do you find the activaction key?

[spookystories]

I already have a activation key however that is on Windows I now bought a Mac mini and don't understand how I can get the studio version so that I can use my activation key can someone help me ?

[goofyaah]

I usually reset my PC a lot, and I was wondering how do I deactivate the license so I don't run into any activation limitation if that sort of thing even exist? Cause I don't want to lose my license after a lot of activations, again idk if that's a thing but I'm planning to buy studio, and want to know beforehand

Cheers

[srinivasshegde]

Where will I find the activation key?
I haven't got one during the installation, isn't it free?

[themob]

Brother can I use the free version along with paid version in my pc

[tobysalas]

theres is no free version, i already download the free version and keeps asking for an activation key