How to Find the Serial Number on a CD
When you purchase a CD for a computer program to install on your system, a serial number is typically required during the installation process. The serial number is used as an authentication tool to verify that the CD was legally purchased. Serial numbers on a CD can sometimes be hard to find, if they are there at all. However, there are many places that a serial number for a CD can be located if it cannot be found on the CD itself.
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Instructions
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Visually examine the CD to see if there is a serial number printed on the disc. Some serial numbers on a CD are printed along the edge with the trademark and copyright information.
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Review the documentation that came with the CD. The serial number may be located on a letter or with the instructions for installing the CD.
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Check your email to see if the serial number was emailed from the company. When you order a CD from a company online, the serial number is sometimes emailed with the invoice or order confirmation.
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Examine the case or sleeve for the CD. The serial number may be located on a sticker affixed to the front or back of the case or sleeve.
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Locate the license certificate for the CD or quick reference card. See if the serial number is printed anywhere on these documents.
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Tips & Warnings
If the lettering on the CD is too small to read, use a magnifying glass to make the letters larger.
If you cannot locate the serial number on the CD or anywhere else, a new copy of the program may need to be purchased.
