Unable to launch Maya 2022

[RAJA_74]

I downloaded Maya 2022 educational version. When I tried to launch the application, I was being prompted to the image attached here under.

[natasha.l · Accepted solution]

Hello @RAJA_74, 

This is normal behavior just select "Sign in using your Autodesk ID" use the email and password associated with your educational Autodesk Account. Newer versions of Autodesk products are activated online by signing in with Autodesk Account credentials, so make sure you have an uninterrupted connection to the internet. 

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[RAJA_74]

Bellow, mam,

After signing in is it compulsory to be online while working on Maya?

Can't I work offline, after signing in?

If new products are if this nature, may I download the older version to work on  offline on line?

Sincerely yours,

RajKiran.

[natasha.l]

Hello @RAJA_74, 

Please review the Autodesk Terms of Use. If you are a active subscriber you have previous version rights this would allow you to install a previous version the oldest being 2018, but it still requires an internet connection to validate your subscription and access offerings. 

Autodesk Terms of Use:

"Some Offerings may cause Your Electronic Devices to automatically connect to the internet... "

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