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This article offers '''quick instructions''' how to activate the license in Wordfast programs. Follow the '''links to learn more''' about some of the steps.

''Note:'' The Wordfast licensing terms and conditions are set in the [https://www.wordfast.com/agreement Wordfast End-User License Agreement] (EULA). It's a '''short, useful document'''. Make sure you read it.

== Wordfast Anywhere ==

As of January 1, 2023, you must first [https://www.wordfast.com/buy buy a 30-day trial license] for $1 to access and use a fully-featured version Wordfast Anywhere. [https://www.wordfast.com/myaccount Sign in to your user account] to access and use Wordfast Anywhere. Before the end of the trial period, sign in to your account to renew your subscription for one or several months at a time.

== Wordfast Classic ==

[[How to log in at wordfast.net|Log in to your account at our website]] ([http://www.wordfast.net www.wordfast.net]) and [[Downloading Wordfast Classic|download]] the latest version of [[Wordfast Classic]]. The download is a ZIP file and contains both the program file (''Wordfast.dot'') and installation instructions (''WFReadMe.doc'').

Extract (unzip) the ZIP file and then follow the instructions in the ''WFReadMe'' file and/or see [[How to install Wordfast Classic]].

When you start using Wordfast Classic (6.0 or newer) in MS Word on your computer, it will license itself automatically, supposing your computer has internet access. The status of your license should be shown on the [?] tab in Wordfast Classic.

For details about Wordfast Classic licensing, see [[How to license Wordfast Classic|how to license Wordfast Classic]].

== Wordfast Pro ==

To use [[Wordfast Pro]] (version 4 or newer) in the full mode, follow these steps: First, if Wordfast Pro isn't installed on your computer, [[How to install Wordfast Pro|download and install it]]. Second, [[How to license Wordfast Pro|activate your license in Wordfast Pro]] on your computer.

== Wordfast Pro 3 ==

To use [[Wordfast Pro 3]] (WFP3) in the full mode, follow these steps: First, if WFP3 isn't installed on your computer, [https://www.wordfast.com/legacydownload download] and install it. Second, [[How to license Wordfast Pro 3|activate your license in Wordfast Pro 3]] on your computer.

== Wordfast Server ==

First, [http://www.wordfast.com/products/products_wordfast_server download] and install [[Wordfast Server]] on your computer.

Once installed, to license Wordfast Server, follow these steps:
# [[How to log in at wordfast.net|Log in at Wordfast website]] ([http://www.wordfast.net www.wordfast.net]) with your login email and password.
# Click {{menu|License/Relicense/Renew}}.<ref>If you don't see this button right after login on the website, go to ''support'' / ''my account'' menu on the website.</ref>
# If there is more than one license in the list, select a valid Wordfast Server license by clicking on the circle in the lefthand column. The activation key will be generated for that license.
# Start Wordfast Server, click the Setup tab, then click 'General'.
# Copy the twelve-character install number from Wordfast Server and paste it in the www.wordfast.net form.
# Type in the version number on the www.wordfast.net form as it is written in the title bar of Wordfast Server (e.g. 1.0.14.717c), without any hyphen and bit number (e.g. “- x64”).
# Click on "Generate License" to obtain a license.
# Copy, then paste the license number into the WFServer License textbox, click the 'Activate' button. The red  Demo mode warning should stop flashing, and the License textbox should now have a white background. You may need to restart Wordfast Server.

== Manuals and Help ==

'''Wordfast Classic'''
* Refer to the [https://www.wordfast.net/zip/WFC8_manual.html Wordfast Classic 8.x user manual].

'''Wordfast Pro'''
* Click the {{key|'''?'''}} icon in the top right corner of the application to access the online '''WFP Help Site'''.
* Watch the [https://youtu.be/hbrqfZezZno Translating with Wordfast Pro] video.

'''Wordfast Pro 3'''
* Go to '''''Help > Online Help''''' menu in the application to access the online '''WFP3 Help Site'''.
* Watch the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ-PDYwE0ZE&feature=share&list=UUUE6UOKu1XmY92D2tqk6bZQ WFP3 Step by Step Translation Session] video.

'''Wordfast Server'''
* Read the manual included in WFS download and get quick start guides at the [http://www.wordfast.com/products/products_wordfast_server Wordfast Server webpage].
* Watch the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsEW2wVQrXE How to setup Wordfast Server for use with Wordfast Pro] video.

'''More…'''
* Search this wiki and subscribe to the [http://www.youtube.com/user/wordfasttm Wordfast YouTube Channel].
* If none of this helps, [[How to contact the Wordfast team|contact the Wordfast support team]].

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