Intel Starter Edition 2021.2 requires License?

Hi botnet01,

Yes, it required a license and it is free.

You can sign up here :

1) Go to this link https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/software/programmable/quartus-prime/whats-new.html

2) Go to bottom of the page you will find

3) Choose Questasim*-Intel® FPGA Starter edition. Create license.

4) Once complete, the license will automatically sent to your email.

Thanks!

Wani