Help > About Stata > Register online (or look for the license update prompt). Step 3: Input the Credentials
When a license is purchased, StataCorp or your local distributor issues a formal document titled via email. This document is typically a PDF containing the five core credentials listed above. If you are at a corporation or lab, contact your system administrator to request a copy of this PDF. 3. Direct Purchase from StataCorp
On your old computer, open Stata and type: stata license and activation key
Note: Keep this document secure. If you lose your activation codes, you will need to contact your institutional IT department or StataCorp support with proof of purchase to recover them. Step-by-Step Guide to Activating Stata
Annual and student licenses expire automatically. If your key is rejected, check your original document to ensure the license term has not ended. Help > About Stata > Register online (or
Annual licenses are cheaper upfront but stop working after 12 months unless renewed. Perpetual licenses cost more but work forever (though updates stop after 2 major versions).
Typing errors, spaces copied by accident, or version mismatch. If you are at a corporation or lab,
Look closely at easily confused characters: the number 0 vs. the letter O , or the number 1 vs. the lowercase letter l .
Determines how long the license remains valid. Perpetual licenses will display "none" or a specific structural marker. 4. How to Enter Your Stata Activation Key Initial Setup (Windows and macOS)