X-Plane Store: How to Use Your Store Purchase

Applies to:

X-Plane 12 and add-ons purchased from the X-Plane Store

Overview

There are two main types of products available in the X-Plane Store:

• X-Plane 12 (the base simulator)
• Add-on content, such as:
  • Aircraft
  • Scenery
  • Plugins

Regardless of what you purchased, the core requirement is the same:

You must first have X-Plane installed, then login via Laminar Identity to recover or use your purchases.

The steps below explain how to do this.

Downloading, Installing, and Signing Into X-Plane 12

If you purchased X-Plane 12 (the base simulator), you must install it using the official X-Plane installer.

The installer is not downloaded from the store page, you should always use the main outlet on the official X-Plane website:

Download the installer for your OS, then run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

When prompted, enter the email address used for your X-Plane Store purchase to restore your license.

Note: Your Laminar Identity account is used to restore purchases. Some versions (such as DVD or Steam) may not require a serial key.

Sign In to Restore Your Purchase

New to X-Plane?
If this is your first time installing X-Plane, the installer will prompt you to sign in and activate your copy.

Previously installed X-Plane (DVD or Steam)?
If you installed X-Plane in the past using DVD or Steam, you can sign in to your Laminar Identity to link your purchases.

Already have X-Plane installed and activated?
If X-Plane is already activated on your system, your store purchases will appear automatically once you are signed in.

Reinstalling X-Plane or setting up a new computer?
Sign in with your Laminar Identity to restore your license and purchases.

Once signed in, X-Plane will automatically detect and restore your license.

You do not need to repurchase X-Plane.

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