Account setup & product key activation

Account setup & product key activation

This FAQ explains how to download, install, and activate Wilcom EmbroideryStudio using a product key. It covers both:
  1. Individual users:  single-user licenses
  2. Organizations: multiple licenses managed by an Account Owner

What is a Wilcom product key?

A product key is a unique, one-time-use activation code provided by Wilcom. It is required to activate your EmbroideryStudio license. The product key takes this form...
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The key can be activated after your EmbroideryStudio software is already installed. Once activated, your Wilcom User Account is assigned to your email.
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Product keys can only be used once. Once activated, they cannot be reused for another account or activation.

Individual users

How do I activate my license as an individual user? Follow these steps:

Step 1: Create or sign in to your Wilcom Account

  1. Visit Sign Up > Wilcom Account.
  2. Sign in with your existing account, or
  3. Create a new Wilcom Account.

Step 2: Download and install EmbroideryStudio

  1. Go to the Activate your Wilcom EmbroideryStudio page.
  2. Download the software.
  3. Watch the installation video (optional).
  4. Install the software.

Step 3: Activate your product key

  1. Open EmbroideryStudio.
  2. Sign in with your Wilcom Account.
  3. Click 'Have a Product Key? Activate it here.'
  4. Enter your unique product key.
  5. Restart EmbroideryStudio. Your license should now be active.

Step 4: Following activation

  1. After activation, your license is linked to your Wilcom Account.
  2. View it by signing in to your Wilcom Account and navigating to: Wilcom Account > Admin Tools > Applications.

Organizations

How does activation work for organizations with multiple users? For organizations, activation and license management are handled centrally through the Wilcom Account Management system. The process generally follows these steps:
  1. Users join the organization.
  2. The Organization Account Owner creates or manages licenses using product keys.
  3. Licenses are assigned to Members as needed.
Organization Owners can now activate and manage product keys directly within Wilcom Account Management, reducing the need for Members to activate keys individually within the software. This ensures licenses remain centrally managed and visible to the Organization Account Owner.

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Within an Organization, the number of Members can exceed the number of available licenses. This can be useful in cases where licenses need to be reassigned. For example, if a digitizer goes on maternity leave, the Organization Owner may temporarily transfer the license to a contractor digitizer. In this situation, having more Members than active licenses is practical and legitimate.

What is the difference between an Account Owner and a Member?

The Organization Account Owner...
  1. Creates or signs in to the Organization Account.
  2. Invites users to join the organization.
  3. Adds and activates product keys within Wilcom Account Management.
  4. Can enhance licenses with:
    1. Add-ons
    2. Upgrades
    3. Updates
  5. Assigns licenses to Members.
  6. Can view, unassign, and reassign licenses.
  7. Manages licenses under Admin Tools > Applications.
The Organization Member...
  1. Accepts the organization invite.
  2. Joins the organization using their assigned email address.
  3. Uses the software under an assigned license.
  4. May still activate a product key inside the software if instructed by the Organization Owner.
  5. Cannot manage other users’ licenses.

How does an Organization Account Owner invite users?

  1. Sign in to your Wilcom Account (or create one).
  2. Go to Admin Tools > Users > Add User.
  3. Enter the user’s email address.
  4. The user receives an email invitation.
Users will either:
  1. Create a new Member Account, or
  2. Move their existing standalone account into the organization.

What must users do before a license is assigned or activated?

Users must:
  1. Accept the organization invitation.
  2. Join the organization.
  3. Sign in using the exact same email address that was added to the organization.
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If a different email address is used, the license may activate outside the organization.

How do Organization Owners activate product keys?

Organization Account Owners can activate and manage product keys directly within Wilcom Account Management. This allows Owners to centrally create and manage licenses without requiring Members to activate product keys individually within the software. To add and activate a product key:
  1. Sign in to your Wilcom Account.
  2. Navigate to the license management area.
  3. Add the product key.

  4. The new or updated license will appear under Applications > EmbroideryStudio.

Product keys can be used to:
  1. Create new licenses
  2. Apply add-ons
  3. Apply upgrades
  4. Apply updates
This provides greater control over license management within an organization.

Do Members still need to activate product keys inside the software?

In some cases, yes. Organizations may still choose to distribute product keys to Members for manual activation within EmbroideryStudio. If using this workflow:
  1. The Account Owner provides the Member with their unique product key.
  2. The Member visits the Activate your Wilcom EmbroideryStudio page.
  3. The Member downloads and installs the software.
  4. The Member signs in using their organization email.
  5. The Member enters the product key inside the software.
After activation, the license appears within the Organization Account.

Where can Organization Owners see and manage licenses?

Activated licenses appear under Wilcom Account > Admin Tools > Applications. From here, Organization Owners can:
  1. View activated licenses
  2. Assign licenses to Members
  3. Unassign licenses
  4. Reassign licenses to another Member
  5. Manage upgrades, updates, and add-ons
License visibility and control remain centralized within the Organization Account.

Troubleshooting & common issues

What are the benefits of activating product keys through Wilcom Account Management?

Activating product keys centrally provides several advantages:
  1. Greater administrative control
  2. Centralized license management
  3. Easier handling of upgrades and add-ons
  4. Reduced need to distribute product keys to users
  5. Improved visibility of licenses across the organization
  6. Reduced risk of licenses being activated under the wrong account

What happens if a license is activated under the wrong account?

This usually happens when:
  1. The user signs in with the wrong email address, or
  2. The user activates before joining the organization.
Because product keys are one-time use only, the license becomes attached to that account. To resolve this:
  1. The user may need to move their standalone account into the organization (if eligible).
  2. If this is not possible, contact Wilcom Support at help.wilcom.com for assistance.

How can organizations avoid activation issues?

Follow these best practices:
  1.  Invite users to join the organization before assigning licenses.
  2. Ensure users join the organization before activating software.
  3. Always use the exact email address added to the organization.
  4. Use centralized product key activation where possible.
  5. Avoid distributing product keys unnecessarily.
  6. Keep license management within the Organization Account.
Notes
Most activation problems occur due to email mismatches or activating before joining the organisation.

Workaround

As a workaround, in cases where Members have signed in using a different email address, Owners may need to manually move Members to the parent Organization. See Account move.

Support

If you experience issues with account setup or activation...
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Visit: help.wilcom.com
Our support team is ready to assist.

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