How to use license for PaperEngineer products

How to Use a License for PaperEngineer Products

This guide walks you through the full licensing process for PaperEngineer products (PaperPlus, PaperMEP, etc.) — from account registration to activating your license inside Revit.

Step 1 — Create Your Account

1. Visit Paper Engineer and click Login.
2. Enter your Email and Password. You can also sign in with a third-party provider such as Google.
3. If you don't have an account yet, click Register to create one.
4. Check your inbox for a confirmation email and click the verification link to activate your account.

Step 2 — Purchase a License

1. Log in to your account at paperengineer.runasp.net.
2. Navigate to the License section and choose the product you want (e.g. PaperPlus, PaperMEP).
3. Select a license type:
   • Trial — Free to get started. Contact us to request your trial license.
   • Standard — Full access with a fixed subscription period.
   • Lifetime — One-time payment. Unlimited access, forever.
4. For Standard and Lifetime licenses, please contact us for pricing and availability via the contact form or chat with us directly using the FAB button at the bottom-right corner of the page.
   
5. Complete the purchase process.
   Note: We do not currently have an automated payment system. Our team will contact you to confirm details and finalize the purchase personally.
6. Once confirmed, your license will appear in your account under My Licenses.

Step 3 — Activate the License in Revit

1. Open Autodesk Revit with the PaperEngineer add-in installed.
2. In the Revit ribbon, click the Product tab (e.g. PaperPlus), then click License.
3. The License Manager window will open. Switch to the Activate tab.
4. Enter your Email and Password (same credentials as your PaperEngineer account).
5. Click Sign In & Load Licenses. Your purchased licenses will appear in the list.
6. Select the license for the product you want to activate, then click Download .lic for selected product.
7. The license file will be saved automatically. Switch to the Status tab to confirm it is active.

💡 Tip: After signing in once, your session is restored automatically the next time Revit launches — no need to sign in again.

Alternative — Activate by License Key

If the license list does not appear after signing in, you can activate manually:

1. In the Activate tab, scroll down to the "Or enter your license key directly" section.
2. Paste your License Key (found in your account under My Licenses).
3. Click Download.

Checking License Status

Open the License Manager and go to the Status tab at any time to see:

• ✅ License validity
• 📋 License type (Trial / Standard / Lifetime)
• 📅 Expiry date
• 📧 Associated email
• 🔑 License key

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need an account to use PaperPlus?
Yes. An account is required to activate your license, access chat support, and use the product. Registration is free.

Q: Can I use the license on multiple machines?
Yes. Your license is account-bound, not tied to any specific machine. Simply sign in with your account on any computer — no device limit.

Q: My license list is empty after signing in?
Try signing out and signing in again. If the issue persists, use the manual license key input below the sign-in form.

Q: Can I transfer my license to another account?
Licenses are bound to the account they were issued to and cannot be transferred. Please contact support if you have a special case.

Q: I forgot my password. How do I recover my account?
Use the "Forgot Password" option on the sign-in page and follow the instructions sent to your email.

Q: Is an internet connection required?
An internet connection is required for the initial sign-in and license download. After that, your license is cached locally, so brief offline periods are handled gracefully.

Q: What happens when my license expires?
Licensed features in the Revit ribbon will be disabled. You can renew by purchasing a new license from the website.

Q: Where can I get support?
You can reach us via the in-app chat (requires account) or by using the contact form on our website.