From July 8, 2023, GoodNotes 5 is no longer offered as a free download for users via Apple Business Manager*. The app has been replaced by GoodNotes for Institutions and will require a License Key to continue using after February 1st, 2024.
In order to download or continue receiving access, IT Administrators of respective companies and educational institutions will be required to reach out to our business team in order to receive a License Key that will allow access to be reinstated.
*While this pricing change only affects business users of the app, educational institutions that use GoodNotes 5 with Apple School Manager will also need to reach out to us to regain free access. Access will continue to remain free for educational users, however they must obtain a license key to continue usage after December 31st,2023.
Prior to obtaining a license key, please make sure you meet our Installation Requirements for Goodnotes for Schools and Businesses.
How to get a License Key
To reach out to our team and obtain a License Key:
- For schools, respond to this Goodnotes for School form.
- For businesses new to Goodnotes, buy a license key for your required seats directly from our business page.
- For businesses that have paid for and downloaded Goodnotes prior to April 2022, respond to this Goodnotes for Business form. Additionally, please ensure that you have your receipt of purchase from Apple Business Manager so that we can verify your previous installation.
Once your response has been submitted, we will be in contact with the appropriate solution to your needs.
Also important to note is that this change will not require a migration to a new version of the app, so once you have the license key, your institute's app usage will continue as normal.
For any additional questions, please see our FAQs on our business and educational licensing, or reach out via the appropriate contact form linked in the paragraphs above.