Once it’s processed, this is what you’ll see in the account and you’re ready to download/install and activate Sibelius.
You then enter the serial number (Sibelius 1-7.0) or System ID (Sibelius 7.1-7.5) of the version you’re upgrading from and click the ‘Submit’ button. Once the Download Code has been accepted and processed, the following Sibelius Upgrade product, pending upgrade verification will be shown in the 'My Products and Subscriptions' area (the 'My Products and Subscriptions' link is found under 'My Products' on the left-hand side after logging in initially): Note that in this context 'subscription' includ es perpetual Sibelius licence upgrades. This will take you to the 'Activate Product Subscription' page. Then click on 'Avid Software Activation and Download' (circled in red below). Includes access to all future software upgrades and expert help for one. If not, click on your email address (circled in green below) to get there. Sibelius Upgrade from versions 1 through 7.5 to the latest version of Sibelius 8. Once you have logged into your Avid account you should arrive at the 'My Account' page. The Sibelius Edition Volume 8 - Orchestral Music. If you already have an Avid account then log in, if not, create a new account. First, you will receive a 'Download Code' via email from Music EDnet and you will need to redeem this code to access the download for your software.
When you purchase the New Sibelius upgrade, you are not provided with an upgrade license directly. Note: This is for NON-ACADEMIC users only. Sibelius 8 upgrade from any previous version of Sibelius (full versions only). Article KB00018: Activating a Sibelius UPGRADE & SUPPORT PLAN - NON-ACADEMIC