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05. December 2025

Citavi license extended through 2028 Citavi license extended through 2028

How to renew your Citavi license for the new license period

Citavi license secured through the end of 2028.
Citavi license secured through the end of 2028. © colourbox.de / Lumivero
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The USL's Citavi license has been successfully extended through January 1st, 2029. To apply the renewal to your personal license, update it.

Update Your Citavi License

Option 1: Via the activation link in the email

If you received an email from Citavi with the subject line “Citavi: Activate your new license now”, simply follow the link in the email to update your license.

Option 2: By confirming your university affiliation

You can also renew your Citavi license by confirming your membership with the University of Bonn in your Citavi account. Please follow the step-by-step instructions below:

  1. Log in to your Citavi account associated with the campus license at https://citaviweb.citavi.com.
    • Select “Continue with university”, then choose “My university” and search for Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn.
    • Log in with your Uni-ID.
  2. Open your profile by clicking on your picture or initials in the upper right corner (between “Change language” and “Help”).
  3. In the navigation menu on the left, go to “Licenses”.
  4. Select “Citavi Desktop & Web Bundle” with the validity period through 01/01/2029.
  5. On the right, you will be prompted to confirm your affiliation with the University of Bonn. Follow the link provided.
    • You may be asked to log in via Shibboleth if this has not already occurred during your browser session.
    • Please note that loading times may be longer. If the page remains blank, refresh your browser.
  6. Your license has now been successfully renewed.

New to Citavi? Set up Citavi and activate your license

If you do not have a Citavi account yet, or if your account does not have an active license, you will find a step-by-step guide on our Citavi information page.

You can verify that the renewal has been applied by going to “Licenses” in your profile and selecting the “Citavi Desktop & Web Bundle.” The correct expiration date is 01/01/2029.

If you have questions about the license, please email ebib@ulb.uni-bonn.de 
You may also consult our general information page on using Citavi for reference management.

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