LightBurn Setup Using LightBurn License - Before Your Machine Arrives (Mac)

LightBurn Setup Using LightBurn License - Before Your Machine Arrives (Mac)

LightBurn Setup Using LightBurn License - Before Your Machine Arrives (Mac)

Updated on Apr 09, 2026

What you'll need

  • Apple Computer
  • Internet Connection
  • LightBurn Key

Need assistance?

Book time with a qualified technician and get help setting up and navigating LightBurn.

Software and Driver Installation

  1. Go to: https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/trial-version-try-before-you-buy
  2. Download LightBurn to your computer. LightBurn will run on MacOS 10.11 or later.
    Mac OSX Version
    Choose Mac OSX Version
  3. Double-click the LightBurn.dmg file to mount the disk image.
    LightBurn.dmg file
    LightBurn.dmg file
  4. Drag the LightBurn application into your applications folder, and then double-click on the LightBurn icon to begin.
    LightBurn app icon
    LightBurn app icon

    📌 Note: If LightBurn will not open because it cannot be verified, perform the following:

    Click Cancel.

    LightBurn cannot be opened warning
    LightBurn cannot be opened warning

    Click on the Apple Logo. Then click on System Preferences.

    Apple logo > System Preferences

    Click Security & Privacy.

    Security & Privacy icon
    Security & Privacy icon

    Click Open Anyway.

    Open Anyway button
    Click Open Anyway

    Click Open

    Warning window
    Click Open
  5. Copy and paste your LightBurn License Key and then click the Activate License button. Click OK.
    License Page window
    License Page window
  6. Click on Ruida, and click Next.
    New Device Wizard window
    New Device Wizard window
  7. Click on Serial/USB, and click Next.
    New Device Wizard window
    New Device Wizard window
  8. Enter the X Axis Length and the Y Axis Length in mm. Click Next.
    chart with X and Y axis length for each machine
    Find your machine's X and Y axis length
    New Device Wizard window
    New Device Wizard window
  9. Set the Origin by clicking on Rear Right. Click Next.
    New Device Wizard window
    New Device Wizard window
  10. Ensure that everything is correct and click Finish.
    New Device Wizard window
    New Device Wizard window
  11. Click OK.
    Devices window
    Devices window

That's it!

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