Activate Your Rhino 3D License

Thank you for choosing Rhino 3D. Depending on your setup and workflow, you can activate your license in one of three ways:

Option 1: Cloud Zoo – Flexible Online Licensing (Recommended)

Cloud Zoo allows you to manage your Rhino 3D license online, providing access from any device with an internet connection.

• Use Rhino across multiple computers
• No need to re-enter license keys
• Share licenses securely with team members

To set up Cloud Zoo:

1. Create an account at: https://www.accounts.rhino3d.com
2. Add your license under the Licenses tab
3. Start Rhino and sign in using your Rhino account email

To invite colleagues (without giving them the license key):

• Go to the Licenses tab and select your organisation
• Click Invite Users and enter their email addresses
• Once they accept, go to the Teams tab to assign access

Option 2: LAN Zoo – Centralised Network Licensing

For managing multiple licenses on a local network. Best for workgroups.

• Central control
• Works offline
• One key, many users (on-site only)

Setup Instructions:

1. Download and install the Zoo server from: https://wiki.mcneel.com/zoo/home
2. Add your license keys to the server
3. On each Rhino installation, point it to the server

More info: https://wiki.mcneel.com/zoo/home

Option 3: Single Computer – Dedicated Offline Licensing

For users who only need Rhino 3D on one computer.

Steps:

1. Install Rhino 8
2. Enter your key when prompted
3. Follow on-screen activation steps

Download Rhino 3D

Windows Download:
https://www.rhino3d.com/download/rhino-for-windows/8/latest

Mac Download:
https://www.rhino3d.com/download/rhino-for-mac/8/latest

What’s New in Rhino 8

Learn about the latest features:

• SubD Modelling
• PushPull Editing
• Fast Rendering
• Upgraded Grasshopper

Details here: https://www.rhino3d.com/8/new

Legacy Versions (Rhino 6 & 7)

All Rhino 8 licenses include access to previous versions:
https://www.rhino3d.com/license/legacy

Learning Resources

Training Hub:
https://www.rhino3d.com/learn

Manuals:
Level 1:
https://www.rhino3d.com/download/rhino/5.0/Rhino5Level1Training_en.pdf
Level 2:
https://www.rhino3d.com/download/rhino/5.0/Rhino5Level2Training_en.pdf

Support

General help: https://www.rhino3d.com/support/

User forums: https://discourse.mcneel.com