To modernize and address user complaints, Steinberg introduced Steinberg Licensing (also known as “Steinberg ID licensing”), allowing activation on up to three devices, offline activation, and simple license management via user account—no dongle required. Existing eLicenser users can continue using their keys or, in some cases, migrate licenses to the new system (depending on product and version).
Moving licenses between two USB-eLicensers or from a Soft-eLicenser to a USB-eLicenser is no longer possible. Soft-eLicenser Reactivation steinberg elicenser
All license activations, transfers, updates, and maintenance are handled through the eLicenser Control Center (eLCC) – a free application available for Windows and macOS. Using eLCC, users can: A physical USB key that held your licenses
A software-based license stored directly on your computer's hard drive. This was typically used for entry-level versions of Steinberg software and was tied to a specific machine. Maintenance & Database Updates
A physical USB key that held your licenses. It allowed you to use your software on any computer where the dongle was plugged in.
If you reinstall your OS or move to a new computer, you cannot reactivate a Soft-eLicenser. Maintenance & Database Updates