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# Do I need an internet connection to use Articulate 360?

||| It depends on the Articulate 360 application you are using.

### Storyline 360 and Studio 360
* **Storyline 360 and Studio 360** are **desktop applications** installed on your computer.
* An internet connection is required for:
    1. Initial installation
    2. Signing in to your Articulate 360 account
    3. License verification
    4. Downloading updates
After signing in, you can use Storyline 360 and Studio 360 offline for up to **99 consecutive days** (or **30 days for trial users**).

### Rise 360
* **Rise 360 is a web-based application.**
* An internet connection is required to access and use Rise 360.
### 
### Note:
* If you remain offline for more than 99 consecutive days, Storyline 360 and Studio 360 will stop working until you reconnect to the internet and sign in to Articulate 360.
* The 99-day offline period resets each time you connect to the internet and sign in.