Replacement of eLicenser in May 2025
Steinberg’s software now fully relies on Steinberg Licensing and announces the end of the eLicenser service on May 20, 2025.
HAMBURG, Germany — Steinberg has announced that, following the gradual changeover to the new, software-based Steinberg Licensing license management system, the previous eLicenser system will be switched off on May 20, 2025.
Customers whose software require Steinberg Licensing are already enjoying the benefits that this new system offers, such as a simplified license activation as well as allowing a single-user license to run on up to three computers without the physical USB-eLicenser dongle.
Giving customers this extra freedom and flexibility, the changeover to the new ID-based Steinberg Licensing system has been in progress since 2022, with various options and offers provided to transition seamlessly from eLicenser-based products to the new system.
Following the close down, the company will continue to ensure that customers are able to update or upgrade eLicenser-based products as long as the eLicenser has been registered accordingly. Existing eLicenser-based products can still be used without limitations, as long as the licenses are available on the USB-eLicenser or Soft-eLicenser.
Managing Director Clyde Sendke commented: “Over several years we have kept our customers posted through the various avenues available to us on the development of a new licensing system. After successfully rolling out our new license system, the time is gradually drawing closer to call an end to the transitional phase from the old eLicenser to the new Steinberg Licensing system.”
For further information and FAQs regarding the end of the eLicenser system, please visit
https://www.steinberg.net/licensing/elicenser-end-of-service