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Bodno ID Card Software Support

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Download Bodno ID Card Software

Version 1.7.139 · Windows (including 11) & Mac

Design and print your ID cards. Activate it with the code we emailed you, which arrives within 15 minutes of purchase.

Installing needs an administrator account. Work or school computer? What your computer needs + IT checklist

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New codes and renewals arrive by email within 15 minutes. Not sure when yours expires? Check your license status.

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Install, Activate, Print

New computer or first time? Do it in this order.

  1. Install the softwareRun the Windows or Mac installer from the download above.
  2. Activate your licenseOpen Bodno, go to the Bodno License tab, paste the code from your email and click Activate.
  3. Connect your printerInstall the driver from your printer's page, then print a test card.

Video guides

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Create an ID card, start to finishDownload and install Bodno Software on a MacCreate an internal databasePrint from an Excel or CSV fileCreate QR codesCreate 1D and 2D barcodesChange a card from landscape to portraitStart a remote support session on a Mac

Install on Windows

  1. Download the Windows installer (1.7.139).
  2. Open your Downloads folder and double-click Bodno-software-win.exe.
  3. Follow the prompts to install.
  4. Open Bodno Software and enter your activation code if it asks.

Windows shows a safety message? That's normal. Click More info, then Run anyway, as long as you downloaded it from this page.

Install on Mac

  1. Download the Mac installer (1.7.139).
  2. Open your Downloads folder and double-click the .dmg file.
  3. Drag Bodno Software into Applications.
  4. Open it from Applications and enter your activation code if it asks.

Mac blocks it the first time? Go to System Settings › Privacy & Security, click Open Anyway, then open Bodno Software again.

Download won't start?

  • Try a different browser. Chrome or Edge usually works best.
  • Try a different network. Some offices and schools block software downloads.
  • Have an IT department? Ask them to allow downloads from bodno.com and upload.bodno.com.

Still stuck? Send us a screenshot of the exact message at support@bodno.com or call (732) 987-5300.

Help articles

Software Fixes & How-To

Print errors, licenses, databases and fonts. Most fixes take a few minutes.

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Manuals & Remote Support

Bodno Software Manual (PDF)

Installation, designing cards, databases, encoding and troubleshooting.

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Remote support

Download this while you're on the phone with us, and a technician can see your screen and fix it with you.

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Common questions

Bodno Software FAQ

Where do I download the latest version?

Use the download buttons at the top of this page. The latest version is 1.7.139, for Windows (including Windows 11) and Mac.

Does Bodno software work with Windows 11?

Yes. Bodno ID Card Software works with all versions of Windows, including Windows 11, and with Mac. A few advanced features need Windows: RFID and smart card encoding, auto-print, the Diamond network license and the web print server.

Windows says the installer isn't recognized. Is it safe?

Yes, if you downloaded it from this page. Click More info, then Run anyway. Windows shows this for many business programs.

My Mac says Bodno can't be opened. What do I do?

Go to System Settings › Privacy & Security, click Open Anyway next to the Bodno message, then open Bodno Software again from Applications.

The download doesn't start. What now?

Try Chrome or Edge, or a different network. Work and school networks often block software downloads, so you may need your IT team to allow bodno.com and upload.bodno.com.

How do I update to the newest version?

Download the latest version from this page and run the installer. Not sure which version you have? Call us and we will check it with you.

Where is my activation code?

We email it within 15 minutes of purchase, so check your spam folder too. You can also check your license status. Still can't find it? Call or email us with your order number.

How do I enter my activation code?

Open Bodno, go to the Bodno License tab, paste the code from your email and click Activate.

Can I move my license to a new computer?

Yes, with the same code. On the old computer go to BOD › Bodno License › Activation Code and click Deactivate. Then install the software on the new computer from this page and activate the same code. Old computer dead or wiped? Email us the code and we will release it for you.

My USB license says expired or suspended. What now?

USB licenses were 5-year licenses and are no longer sold. Existing ones keep working until their expiration date. To keep printing, switch to an activation code. More about the switch

What license options are there?

A monthly subscription you can cancel anytime, a yearly subscription that renews automatically, a one-time code that covers 3 years, or a lifetime license you never renew. When a 3-year code ends, the software goes back to demo mode and prints a watermark until you renew; your designs stay. See the options

Can I print cards from an Excel file or database?

Yes. Bodno can connect to an Excel file or a SQL Server database. Step by step: Excel or SQL Server. If the option is missing, your edition may need an upgrade.

What should I send support so they can help fast?
  • Your order number or license key
  • Windows or Mac, and which version
  • A screenshot of the error
  • A Bodno.log file, if the software is freezing or closing
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