Before activating, you must know which variant your new activation key corresponds to. This determines the features and limitations of your installation.
| License Type | Best For | Maximum Variables | Maximum Observations | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Stata/BE (Basic Edition) | Students, beginners | 2,047 | Unlimited (but slower) | | Stata/SE (Special Edition) | Researchers, analysts | 32,767 | Unlimited (faster) | | Stata/MP (Multi-Processor) | Large datasets, high performance | 120,000+ | Unlimited (parallel processing) | | StataNow | Future features, early access | Depends on BE/SE/MP base | Unlimited | stata+license+and+activation+key+new
Additionally, licenses can be:
Check your purchase email or license certificate to see which variant you own. Before activating, you must know which variant your
A: Yes. Visit Stata’s lost license page, enter your email and the last 4 digits of the credit card used to purchase, or contact support. Check your purchase email or license certificate to
Even with a new Stata license and activation key, errors happen. Here are the most common solutions.