As of 2026, the activation landscape for Cakewalk by BandLab (CbB)

1. In Cakewalk, click "I have a registration number from BandLab."
2. Minimize Cakewalk (do not close it).
3. Go back to BandLab Assistant -> Apps -> Cakewalk.
4. Click "Show Serial Number" or "Show Activation Code."
5. Copy and paste those numbers back into the Cakewalk pop-up window.

• In Cakewalk: Help → About (or Control Bar menu) — the product should not display any trial/expired notices and will show product/version info.
• BandLab Assistant: the Cakewalk tile should show “Installed” and the account email at the top confirms the registration.

Step 1: Log into BandLab Assistant (Crucial)

Do not try to open Cakewalk yet.