• Version 4.5 & 5.0 software (CDC/PDG): Your serial number is printed on the CD-ROM case. For downloads, your serial number is saved in your online order history. Sign in to your online account via My McMillan. If you activated your software, your serial number will appear under "My Study Guides."

You may also find your serial number under "My Order History" -- locate your order and click "View Details."

• Version 2.0-4.0 software: Your serial number is printed on the CD-ROM.


• Version 1.0 software: Your serial number is printed on the CD-ROM case.

• Version 4.5 & 5.0 — Sign in to My McMillan to download your software. If you activated your software, click “Download” next to your serial number. If you did not activate your software, please contact Customer Care.


• Version 4.0 or earlier — Please contact Technical Support.

Your device runs mobile apps, but not software like PDG GOLD.

We have four NCO and four SNCO PDG apps available for iOS and Android devices.

Purchase Android apps from our website.

Purchase iOS apps directly from iTunes:

PDG Made Easy! for NCOs       PDG Made Easy! for SNCOs

PDG in a Flash! for NCOs        PDG in a Flash! for SNCOs

PDG Final Exams! for NCOs   PDG Final Exams! for SNCOs

PDG Suite for NCOs                PDG Suite for SNCOs

Your user code is a 10-digit number provided on the Manual Activation screen in your PDG GOLD or Master Your CDC software.

First, install your software and then open the program. Complete the Personalization screen and click "Continue."

Version 4.5 users: If you choose “Manually Activate,” your user code will display on the screen.
Version 5.0 users: The Manual Activation screen only appears if you are not connected to the Internet.

Visit our Tech Support page for more information.

IMPORTANT: After you receive your user code, do not close the program until you enter your activation code. Contact us 24/7 to get an activation code.