License: Basics

A license encompasses the EPLAN products available to you. The Entitlement ID (EID) is the permission with which the acquired license can be activated online.

Each license consists of one or more Entitlement IDs (EID). As soon as you use the current Entitlement ID of a license for activation, the previous Entitlement ID is locked. It can then no longer be used for activations or returns. The Entitlement ID replaces the validation code known from the older licensing technology. In contrast to the validation code, the Entitlement ID connects directly to your computer or server during the activation.

Difference between validation code and Entitlement ID:

• The validation code was directly connected to the dongle.
• Each Entitlement ID is directly connected to your license and after the activation also directly to your computer or the server. For this reason, for example, a license return is necessary before you change the computer or carry out modifications on it. You can find more information here.

Can I use the license on multiple computers?

After the activation the license is connected directly to your computer or the server. This also applies to those Entitlement IDs that were, for example, generated by updates for a license. As long as this binding exists, the license cannot be activated on another computer or server. The return of the Entitlement ID separates the license from the computer and the activation of the license on another computer is then possible.

When do I have to return my license?

You have to return the license (EID) before you carry out the following tasks on a computer that has an activated license:

• Formatting the hard disk
• Replacing a hardware component
• Reinstalling or upgrading the operating system
• Changing the computer name
• Moving a virtual machine or modifying its hardware
• Activating a different EPLAN license

When do I receive a new Entitlement ID for my license?

	Receipt of a new Entitlement ID	Change to an existing Entitlement ID
Update to a new version
Removal of products
Change in the expiration date
Change in the number of workstations on a network license
Supplement of products

Where is the Entitlement ID (EID) displayed?

The following steps allow you to have the existing Entitlement ID displayed in the download area without changing the license contents:

1. On the EPLAN website select the menu items "Services > Downloads" or click here.
2. Enter your dongle number (serial number) and your customer number and click "Login".
3. On the "Downloads" page click the "For download" button in the download area.
4. On the page "Download EPLAN Platform..." scroll to the end of the page. Here you find the Entitlement ID for the license used during the sign-in.