How to activate a Nero key?

1 min. readlast update: 04.09.2026

Before activating your key, please ensure you have downloaded the correct version of the software:

Nero TuneItUp PRO

Nero Video

Nero Video 2025

Nero AI Video Upscaler PRO

Nero Recode

Nero Platinum Suite

Nero AI Image Upscaler

Nero DuplicateManager Photo

Nero 8 Ultra Edition

Nero BackItUp 2023

Nero BackItUp 2024

Nero MediaHome 2023

Nero MediaHome 2025

Nero AI Photo Tagger 2023

Nero AI Photo Tagger 2025

  1. Double click the .exe file to install the main software applications firstly.
  2. After installation, run Nero Start and login to your account or create a new one.
  3. In Nero Start, click the icon in the top right corner and click Manage my account link.
  4. In My Products tab, choose the Activate more products button. 
  5. Put your activation code in.

The key is not working

If you have activated the key according to the guide but the code appears not to work, please check what type of error message you receive and depending on it follow the appropriate instructions:

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