You want to know more information about how the Desktop Subscription works and what URLs or protocols should be accessible for using it.
How does Autodesk Desktop Subscription work?
Customers who purchase a Desktop subscription, are associated with an Autodesk Account and can install the product from the Accounts Portal. After successful installation, users need to login, to use the software. The login process determines the user’s entitlement to run the software. The licensing component collects and sends product usage data to Autodesk servers, daily, in compliance with the Autodesk Privacy Policy Statement.
What URLs / protocols should be accessible for Desktop Subscription to work?
If your computer connects to the Internet through a firewall or a proxy server, please ensure that the proxy is configured to allow unrestricted and anonymous access to the following URLs. The default port number for HTTP is 80 and for HTTPS is 443.
URL’s in green are for Meta products or desktop subscriptions that contain an S/N, URL’s in Orange is USER license only (No S/N). All the rest are shared URLs between User and Meta. Most teams support an S/N and a non-S/N product so you would need the entire list to be whitelisted.
Does the user have to be online constantly to use Autodesk Desktop Subscription products?
Users are authenticated via a login dialog box upon starting an Autodesk product and should be online at this time. After that, the user needs to connect to the Internet at least once in every 30 days to continue using the software.
What information is sent from the user machine to Autodesk?
During login, the following information is sent to Autodesk servers
Every 24 hours, an authorization process sends the following information
Want more information on our your Autodesk Account or about how the Desktop Subscription works? Contact us here.
The construction industry is entering a new era, and Bluebeam is once again leading the way. In 2026, Bluebeam Max will launch as a new premium subscription that combines the power of Revu with advanced AI technology. This blog highlights just some of features you will expect to see within Bluebeam Max.
In construction, the gap between the construction site and the office has always been a challenge. But by combining Bluebeam’s powerful PDF markup tools with GoCanvas’s mobile forms, companies can finally achieve seamless documentation that flows effortlessly from site to office.
Collaboration is the backbone of modern construction projects. Whether you’re reviewing drawings, marking up RFIs, or coordinating across multiple stakeholders, having the right platform makes all the difference. This blog reviews Bluebeam Studio (cloud-based) and Bluebeam Studio On-premise. While both enable teams to work together on PDFs in real time, the choice between them depends on your project requirements, IT policies, and security needs.