Sketchup — License File Location

Apple’s security sandboxing moves license files around more than Windows. Here is where to look.

If a license is not being recognized, deleting or renaming the SketchUp.lic file forces SketchUp to re-prompt for login or serial number.

In these versions, the license file is and contains the serial number, authorization code, and product version.

Since SketchUp 2019 (and all newer versions), licensing is primarily managed via with entitlement tokens. The license is not a single .lic file but a combination of a token file and registry keys (Windows) or property lists (macOS). | Platform | Path | | :--- |

For modern versions of SketchUp (2015 and later) on Windows 10 or 11, the license file—typically named SketchUp.lic —is stored in a hidden system folder: C:\ProgramData\SketchUp\SketchUp 20xx (where 20xx is your version year) Important Note: ProgramData folder is hidden. To see it, open File Explorer, go to the tab, and check the box for Hidden items For older versions (SketchUp 8 and older): C:\Program Files\Google\Google SketchUp #\ macOS Location

Before you begin your search for the file, it is crucial to understand that the "license file location" depends heavily on the type of license you own. SketchUp licensing has evolved over the years, moving from physical serial numbers to cloud-based authentication, but local files still play a critical role for many users. For modern versions of SketchUp (2015 and later)

In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the specific file paths for every major operating system, explain the differences between single-user and network licenses, and provide troubleshooting tips for when things go wrong.