Finding the Final Cut Pro 4 registration number and the serial number

You use this number to register your professional software product with Apple via the Internet. This number is required when you call AppleCare Technical Support.

The serial number is printed on the same page of the Installing Your Software guide below the registration number. This is a 28 digit combination of numbers and letters in this format:
X-NNN-XXX-NNN-XXX-NNN-XXX-NNN-XXX-NNN

If your serial number isn't being accepted by the program, take note of the following and try again:

• Make sure you are reading from the original serial number label that came with the product.
• Enter your first and last name, and verify there are no mistakes in the serial number field.
• Make sure you enter a zero and not an O, a 1 and not a lowercase L, where appropriate
• The dashes in the serial number are required.
• Make sure there are no spaces before or after the serial number.
• If you purchased an upgrade version of Final Cut Pro, you may also be asked to enter the serial number for your previous version of Final Cut Pro.
• There is also a 20-digit serial number for QuickTime Pro included with Final Cut Pro. Make sure you are using the correct serial number. Click here for help entering the QuickTime Pro serial number.

Important: The registration number is different from the software serial number you use to activate and serialize your professional software product. Both the registration number and software serial numbers are important. Keep them in a safe place for future reference.

Final Cut Pro includes 90 days of free telephone support, which includes help installing and opening your Apple Professional Software Product, and with basic troubleshooting.

Note: In the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan, Apple products come with 90 days of free telephone support. In other countries, availability of support, duration of the complimentary support period, telephone numbers, and hours of operation may vary and are subject to change. Local telephone call charges may apply.