The USB-eLicenser (formerly 'Steinberg Key') is a copy protection unit (sometimes called 'dongle') which is needed to use Steinberg's software range. With the host applications Cubase, Nuendo and WaveLab, the USB-eLicenser is already included in the product package.

1. Steinberg Usb Elicenser Software
2. Soft Elicenser
3. Steinberg Elicenser Control Center

Activation help for Soft-eLicenser based products

Before you can launch your new Steinberg software, you have to use the Activation Code(s) to activate your Soft-eLicenser online. Proceed as follows

1. Download eLicenser Control for free. ELicenser Control is a license-management and copy-protection technology that can be used to download new licenses, upgrade existing licenses, transfer licenses between your eLicensers, start or validate the usage period of licenses, remove unused licenses.
2. ELicenser Control is a software program developed by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. The most common release is 6.8.5.1160, with over 6% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background.
3. The eLicenser Control Center is a utility that allows for managing music software licenses by a variety of manufacturers. Via the eLicenser Control Center licenses can be downloaded and stored on a USB-eLicenser (dongle, license key) or in a Soft-eLicenser (virtual license container on hard disk.

1. Install your product.
2. Make sure that your computer has a working Internet connection. This connection is necessary to activate the license because the eLicenser Control Center (eLCC) needs to register with our license server.
3. Make sure that you have the latest version of the eLCC installed. Click here to download.
4. Keep your Activation Code(s) ready.
5. Once your software is installed correctly, launch the eLicenser Control Center software found under Start menu / Programs / eLicenser on Windows or in the Applications folder of Mac OS X. Click the 'Enter Activation Code' button to download the license for your Steinberg product to the Soft-eLicenser. To do this, enter the required activation code into the corresponding field. Follow the instructions on screen.
6. After the activation procedure the new license is displayed in the eLicensers list and your product is ready for use. To activate other licenses, simply repeat the steps listed above.
   

Please note:
If you own a USB-eLicenser, licenses for Soft-eLicenser products can also be activated on or transferred to a USB-eLicenser. Using this option allows you to work with the Soft-eLicenser based product on a system without an Internet connection.
Simply install the eLCC separately on the Internet computer without installing the complete product. To do this, download the latest installer for Mac OS X and Windows here.
Now, just connect the USB-eLicenser to the computer and start the eLCC. Enter the Activation Code and choose the USB-eLicenser as the target device.

The eLicenser Control Center is a utility that allows for managing music software licenses by a variety of manufacturers.

Via the eLicenser Control Center licenses can be downloaded and stored on a USB-eLicenser (dongle, license key) or in a Soft-eLicenser (virtual license container on hard disk). Many licenses can also be transferred to other eLicensers via the eLicenser Control Center. Possible license transactions depend on the respective software and license.

Operation & Support

The most commonly used task of the eLicenser Control Center is the license activation.
Click here to learn all about activating and downloading licenses.

This video illustrates the license management by real life examples.

In case you experience difficulties, please install the latest version of the eLicenser Control Center. Download links for both Windows and Mac can be found below.
If you have trouble activating a specific license even though you have installed the latest eLicenser Control Center, please refer to the manufacturer of your software (see box at the right).

These help articles provide additional information on licenses, the eLicenser Control Center, Soft-eLicensers and USB-eLicensers :

For licenses stored on a USB-eLicenser (dongle): USB-eLicenser - Details, Tips and Troubleshooting
If you don't use a USB-eLicenser (license on hard disk): Soft-eLicenser FAQ

Steinberg Usb Elicenser Software

Download the latest eLicenser Control Center

Most issues with Soft-eLicensers or USB-eLicensers, activation codes and licenses can easily be solved by installing the latest eLicenser Control Center. Denon receivers troubleshooting.

After the installation, please open the eLicenser Control Center and apply the 'Maintenance & Online Synchronisation' by clicking on 'Perform Maintenance Tasks' (or click on the 'Maintenance' button if not shown).

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Downloads for older operating systems

After the installation of an older version of the eLicenser Control Center, it is recommended to open the program and apply the 'Maintenance & Online Synchronisation' by clicking on 'Perform Maintenance Tasks' (or click on the 'Maintenance' button at the top right if not shown). Among others, this will update the license database, which might be required for the detection of newer licenses.

Steinberg Elicenser Control Center