Even by upgrading to a new version, RouterOS will still work as before, but to use some of the new features, LICENSE UPDATE will be necessary. Your license menu will show both the old and the new SoftID. Since RouterOS 3.25 and 4.0beta3 new SoftID format is introduced. The difference between license levels is shown in the table below. These licenses are not available anymore, if you have this kind of license, it will work, but to upgrade it - you will have to purchase a new license. Level 2 was a transitional license from old legacy (pre 2.8) license format. For x86 PCs, Level3 is not available for purchase individually. Level 3 is a wireless station (client or CPE) only license. You have 24 hours to register for Level1 or purchase Level 3,4,5 or 6 and enter a valid key. Licensing information can be read from CLI system > /system license printĬloud Hosted Router (CHR) licenses for virtual machines do not use Levels, please see the CHR manual for more informationĪfter installation RouterOS runs in trial mode. RouterOS licensing scheme is based on SoftwareID number that is bound to storage media (HDD, NAND). A reboot is required for the key to take effect. You can paste the key anywhere in the terminal, or by clicking 'Paste key' in Winbox License menu. The license key is a block of symbols that needs to be copied from your account, or from the email you received in, and then it can be pasted into the router. PC devices), you need to obtain a license key. RouterBOARD devices come preinstalled with a RouterOS license, if you have purchased a RouterBOARD device, nothing must be done regarding the license.įor X86 systems (ie. 8.4 If I have lost a license on my RouterBOARD?.8.3 If I have a license and want to put it on another account?.8.2 If I have purchased my key elsewhere.8.1 Where can I buy a RouterOS license key?.8 Obtaining Licenses and working with them.7.7 I lost my RouterBOARD, can you give me the license to use on another system?.7.6 Can I install another OS on my drive and then install RouterOS again later?.

7.5 Must I type the whole key into the router?.7.4 Can I move the license to another HDD ?.7.3 Can I temporary use the HDD for something else, other than RouterOS?.7.2 How many computers can I use the License on?.7.1 Can I Format or Re-Flash the drive?.

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