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Chapter 3
Unlocking Live
Live is protected against illegal use by a copy protection scheme. This scheme has been
designed to meet the highest security standards while avoiding hassles for our customers. If
you nd this procedure to be an inconvenience, please understand that the copy protection
secures your investment: It allows Ableton to provide you with support and to continue
developing Live.
3.1 Step 1: Entering Your Serial Number
The rst time you run Live, you will be prompted to enter your serial number.
As an owner of Live, you have received a serial number from Ableton, either via e-mail (if
you ordered Live directly from Ableton), or on a card as part of the Live package.
The serial number is composed of numbers 0..9 and letters A..F. If you accidentally type
the wrong string into a eld, the eld will turn red. When you have successfully entered
the serial number, you can choose to either unlock online or from a le. Both options are
explained below.