Steinberg have announced that following a gradual changeover period to the new Steinberg Licenser management system, their old eLicenser system will be switched off on 20 May 2025.
The company say that customers whose software requires 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. The changeover to the new ID-based Steinberg Licensing system has been in progress since 2022, with various options and offers provided to help users transition seamlessly from eLicenser-based products to the new system.
Following the close down, Steinberg 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.
“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.” - Clyde Sendke, Managing Director, Steinberg
More information, and FAQs regarding the end of the eLicenser system, can be found via the link below.
