How do I install Steinberg eLicenser?
Follow the sections below to get started.
- Register the Download Access Code for your Steinberg software.
- Activate the Steinberg eLicenser. Download and install Steinberg eLicenser Control Center. Register the Steinberg soft or USB eLicenser.
- Download Steinberg download assistant and your Steinberg product.
Why do I need a USB eLicenser for Cubase?
The USB-eLicenser is a copy protection device which is required by many Steinberg products. With the full versions of the Cubase, Nuendo and WaveLab host applications, the USB-eLicenser is usually included in the product package.
Do I need a USB eLicenser?
Do I need a USB eLicenser key? Most software using the eLicenser activation system will require the use of a USB eLicenser key. However, some products (such as Steinberg’s Cubase LE) do not require a USB eLicenser and are instead activated directly to your computer’s hard drive. This is known as a Soft eLicenser.
What does the eLicenser do?
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.
Can I install Cubase without eLicenser?
No the full version of Cubase (Pro & Artist) requires a USB dongle, just like many plugins require an iLok. Cubase Elements does not require a hardware dongle, but still uses their eLicenser.
What is a soft eLicenser?
The Soft-eLicenser is a file on the hard disk, functioning as a virtual license container. Each Soft-eLicenser has a unique 2 x 10-digit serial number, which is needed to register the software/license with a MySteinberg account and also to request activation codes (licenses). their serial numbers are system-specific.
What is a soft-eLicenser?
Can I use my Cubase on 2 computers?
You can install this software on multiple computers for free. However, you cannot use Cubase on these computers simultaneously. You can transfer the license on the computer you are using by using an eLicense dongle and start working with Cubase on the computer you want to use.
Do you need USB-eLicenser for Cubase trial?
Cubase Pro 11 Trial For the Cubase Pro trial version, you require a USB-eLicenser. If you don’t already own a USB-eLicenser, you can get one from the Steinberg Online Shop or from your local dealer.