When setting up FORScan, you might be wondering why you are required to get a FORScan Extended License upon registration. In this post, we’re going to discuss everything that you need to know about the FORScan Extended License.

THE THREE TYPES OF FORSCAN LICENSES

There are three available FORScan licenses to choose from. These FORScan licenses are the Standard License, the Free Extended License, and the Paid Extended License:

1. FORScan Standard License

The FORScan Standard License is the working license that you will automatically get upon installing FORScan. Basically, this is the default license that all users get when using FORSCan, so there’s no need for you to download or pay to get this license separately. The Standard License allows users almost all of the basic functionalities in FORScan – like diagnosing and reading fault codes, etc. Its only limitations, however, are the advanced functionalities that are reserved for advanced users and Extended License holders – such as coding or modifying the as-built codes of your Ford vehicle. 

2. FORScan Free Extended License 

The main purpose why the FORScan Extended License was added is to limit access to some advanced and critical functions of FORScan. If given access to less experienced users, these advanced functions can do some serious harm to the vehicle if not done correctly. The FORScan Extended License can be acquired for Free using the Free Trial Extended license. The Free Extended License can only be used for two months. This is a great option for users who do not want to use the FORScan software long-term. Once the Free Extended License expires, you may generate another one that is valid for another two months of use. Essentially, you may renew your Free Extended License every two months. Renewing the Free Extended License though requires users to go through a manual registration process subject to approval by the FORScan developers.

3. FORScan Paid Extended License

If you can potentially renew your FORScan Extended License for free every two months, why would you bother to get a Paid Extended License? The Paid Extended License is beneficial for long-term advanced users. You can select from 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and lifelong licenses. The Paid Extended License comes with exclusive perks like a quick activation process and a direct customer support service from the developers. If you are a Paid Extended License holder, you don’t have to go through the tedious process of renewal registration and approval from the developers. You can also request direct assistance from the developers which is vital when dealing with the advanced functionalities of the FORScan software. There are also plans to limit access to certain functionalities in the future for Paid Extended License users only.     

FORSCAN FREE EXTENDED LICENSE: HOW TO GET ONE?

Step 1. Download the latest version of the FORScan software from this link.

Step 2. Register to the official FORScan forum at https://forscan.org/forum/ and wait for the email notification from the forum admin. Sometimes it may take up to 24 hours before you will receive the email. 

Step 3. After you’ve verified your registration, copy the generated hardware ID in the “About” section of the FORScan software. Just click the icon with a question mark in FORScan and click “Copy to Clipboard” beside the Hardware ID section. 

Step 4. Submit a request to generate the Free Extended License from this link. Register your Name and Email and paste the copied Hardware ID. 

Step 5: Once the request is submitted, it would take up to 24 hours to receive an email notification. Also, check your spam folders if you did not receive the email for more than 24 hours. 

Step 6: After you received the email, you will find in the email the detailed instructions on how to activate and use the Free FORScan Extended License for two months. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet when activating the license.  

Step 7: Check the “About” section of the FORScan software and you should see the Extended License key and the date that it is valid. The key is only valid for one user per registered computer or hardware ID. 

FORSCAN PAID EXTENDED LICENSE: HOW TO GET ONE?

Step 1. Download the latest version of the FORScan software from this link.

Step 2. Register to the official FORScan forum at https://forscan.org/forum/ and wait for the email notification from the forum admin. Sometimes it may take up to 24 hours before you will receive the email. 

Step 3. After you’ve verified your registration, log in to the official FORScan forum and purchase the Extended License from the products section from this link.  

Step 4. Select your preferred Extended License option and process your order.

Step 5. Once the order is processed, wait for an email confirmation. In the email, you will receive the activation code and instructions on how to activate it. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet when activating the license.  

Step 6: Check the “About” section of the FORScan software. Just click the icon with a question mark in FORScan and you should see the Extended License key and the date that it is valid. The key is only valid for one user per registered computer or hardware ID.

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