Step 6) At this point the downloaded software files will be extracted: Step 5) Now select the extraction folder, and then select “Next”: Note: Be sure to record the location of the “Extraction Folder” if you also choose “Extract the setup files without being installed.” Step 8) Now return to the Siemens support website, click on Login, and use the Login name from the above mentioned email along with the password you chose during registration: Also make note fo your Login (aka login name, user name) as listed in the email as it may not be your email address: Step 7) After clicking on the email confirmation link, you should see a confirmation window like the one below: Step 6) Next, you’ll need to click on the “confirmation link” in the email Siemens sends you within 48 hours.

Step 5) And click on “Continue” one more time: Step 4) Review each of the selections, then click on “Continue”: Step 3) Fill in your information, and be sure to use a valid email address: Step 2) Now click on the “Register” link on the top of the page: Note: If you’re not from the USA, select your location using the provided drop down menu: Step 1) Visit the Siemens support website using the below link: Note: If you already have a login to the Siemens support website, skip to part two below.

Part 1: Registering with the Siemens’ support website Have you ever wanted to check out TIA Portal from Siemens to see how their PLCs and HMIs program? TIA Portal (picture courtesy of Siemens) Well the good news is anyone can get a free, twenty-one day trial of TIA Portal by creating a free account on the Siemens website without the need to call a salesperson or provide any personal information to a support representative (like other vendors require.)

Step 7 v5.6 trial license