Can I reinstall the SERVER key?

Steps to take when your SERVER key becomes invalid


Sometimes the SERVER key may become invalid if you change the computer name or upgrade your hardware. Changing the computer name is not advisable unless all the licenses have been returned. Most common reason for invalid SERVER key, then, is hardware upgrade that changes the server code (server id).

To install a new valid SERVER key for your computer, please follow these steps:

  1. Open the License Administrator (hkey)
  2. Log in
  3. Click the Account Button -> Install License Entitlements
  4. Select the checkbox to reinstall the `SERVER` key
  5. Press "Install" button

This should reinstall the new `SERVER` key for your computer.

Hkey Reinstall SERVER key