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October 30, 2025
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Licensing issue with After Effects - Please connect to the internet asap (101)

  • October 30, 2025
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A couple days now when i start AE (latest version) i get a licensing error: Please connect to the internet as soon as possible so the license can be activated (101)

 

I am now at 1 days.. so im fearfull AE will just stop working right in the middle of 4 deadlines. I thought earlier this was related to AE scripts because they had a major outtage preventing plugins from activating. But now i know its AE itself that is giving met this error. Ive already followed all steps from this link that was posted in an previous discussion:   https://helpx.adobe.com/in/x-productkb/policy-pricing/activation-network-issues.html?linkId=100000389205368 

 

The post im referring to is: https://community.adobe.com/t5/after-effects-discussions/after-effects-licensins-server-not-connecting/m-p/15568269 

 

I also have not made any changes to my system, im on a Mac M1 Ultra. I have recently updated all adobe apps. None of my other apps give me this notice. My accoutn is fine, my subscription is payed for. 

 

Correct answer Formatik Mediaontwerp

So, the message jsut dissapeared. Other than relogging into my adobe account (which did not fix the issue at the time), and the steps in the link, i did nothing else. The DOOM message just stopped displaying just past the deadline. Al this stress for nothing. I feel silly but if it did turn out into disaster (AE not working) then i had no recourse. Weird. Just weird. 

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Formatik MediaontwerpAuthorCorrect answer
Inspiring
November 6, 2025

So, the message jsut dissapeared. Other than relogging into my adobe account (which did not fix the issue at the time), and the steps in the link, i did nothing else. The DOOM message just stopped displaying just past the deadline. Al this stress for nothing. I feel silly but if it did turn out into disaster (AE not working) then i had no recourse. Weird. Just weird. 

nishu_kush
Community Manager
Community Manager
November 7, 2025

That is strange! Let us know if it happens again.


Thanks,
Nishu