---
id: getting-started.already-used-a-trial-on-this-mac
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/getting-started/already-used-a-trial-on-this-mac
category: "Getting started"
subcategory: "First launch and Full Disk Access"
question: "Why doesn't Storage Studio ask me to register when I reinstall it?"
alt_questions:
  - "Reinstalled Storage Studio and it skipped registration"
  - "Does reinstalling reset the Storage Studio trial?"
  - "Storage Studio says I'm all set"
  - "Trial already used on this Mac"
  - "Fresh install doesn't show trial screen"
short_answer: "The free trial is tied to the Mac, so a reinstall recognises it and skips registration. You continue with any days left, or see your options to choose a plan or activate a licence if it has ended."
tags: ["trial", "reinstall", "registration"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/getting-started/why-do-i-need-to-register-for-the-trial", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/getting-started/i-already-have-a-licence-on-first-launch"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# Why doesn't Storage Studio ask me to register when I reinstall it?

If this Mac has already used a Storage Studio trial, there's nothing to fill in — the app recognises it, says you're all set, and carries on. The trial is tied to the Mac, so reinstalling the app doesn't start a new one.

What that means for you:

- If your trial is still running, you simply continue with the days you had left.
- If it has ended, the app shows your options — choose a plan, extend by verifying an email where offered, or activate a licence or code you already have.

See [Licensing & payments](https://storagestudio.us/faq/licensing-payments/) for plans and activation.