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Educational License for Archicad 30 – How Can I Use It with Archicad 28?

victor_aq — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:14:19 GMT

Hello everyone!

I recently applied for and received an educational license for Archicad 30, which I have already activated and is working properly.

However, due to compatibility issues with some projects and templates I use, I need to switch back to Archicad 28.

When I try to activate Archicad 28 using the same educational license code, the software informs me that the code has already been used or has expired, preventing me from activating it.

I would like to know if there is a way to use my current educational license with Archicad 28, or if it is possible to request a new activation code specifically for that version.

My main question is: Does the Archicad 30 educational license allow users to access previous versions of the software? If not directly, is there any procedure to activate Archicad 28 using my existing educational license?

I already have a valid educational license and simply need to use an older version for compatibility reasons.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Operating system used: Windows

Betreff: Educational License for Archicad 30 – How Can I Use It with Archicad 28?

runxel — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:29:13 GMT

Historically and usually the licenses have always been downwards compatible. I don't know why you are struggling with it – maybe it's connected to the way GS does licensing in general (there has been a switch in technology behind the curtains).

The only way to find out (and get help) is to write to your local team/representative, though. Sorry!

Re: Educational License for Archicad 30 – How Can I Use It with Archicad 28?

Zu Medeiros — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:52:47 GMT

English

Hi Victor, how are you?

I noticed you’re Brazilian, so I’ve included a Portuguese version of this reply below too. A warm welcome to our community! We also have a Portuguese-speaking community where you’re always welcome to ask questions in PT BR.

Your Archicad 30 educational serial number should work with Archicad 28, as long as Archicad 28 is updated to the latest available build.

You can download the latest update here:

https://www.graphisoft.com/pt-br/downloads/?section=update&localization=BRA&product=archicad&type=FULL&version=29&platform=windows

Once you’ve downloaded the update, remember to install it before trying to activate Archicad 28 again.

Português

Oi, Victor, tudo bem?

Reparei que você é brasileiro, então deixei a resposta em português aqui também. Seja muito bem-vindo à nossa comunidade! Temos também uma comunidade em português, onde você pode tirar suas dúvidas sempre que precisar.

O número de série da sua licença educacional do Archicad 30 deve funcionar no Archicad 28, desde que o Archicad 28 esteja atualizado com a versão mais recente disponível.

Você pode baixar a atualização mais recente aqui:
Download de produtos e atualizações Graphisoft | Add-ons - Graphisoft | Brasil

Depois de baixar a atualização, lembre-se de instalá-la antes de tentar ativar o Archicad 28 novamente.

Re: Educational License for Archicad 30 – How Can I Use It with Archicad 28?

ExaB — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:43:44 GMT

It happened to me, too. You just need to download the Archicad 28 update (https://www.graphisoft.com/es-pe/downloads/?section=update&localization=SPA&product=archicad&type=FULL&version=28&platform=windows) and then activate your edu license. That shoud fix the issue.