Autocad license file previous versions support

[lam_ivonne]

Hello, I am trying to confirm the current policy for AutoCAD license files and previous version support. If someone requests a new license file today, does it support the current version plus 3 or plus 4 previous versions? Thank you.

[DarrenP]

its 4 read this: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/customer-service/network-license-administration/managing-network-lice...

[Anonymous]

In theory it's 4 like Darren says, however in practice... this is from a license file generated just two days ago:

I think it depends on your license history, if it's a brand new subscription you'll only get 4, but if you've had it in the past, you might get an additional previous version to ease the transition. You are not supposed to use this entitlement for fresh installs, though, only to finish up any work you might have in the oldest version and then upgrade as soon as possible.

[leowarren34]

@lam_ivonne 4 years - the current version and the three prior years.

Autodesk only really supports these 4 actively but some people have more than that due to long term subscriptions and maintainence plans etc.