Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the standard software installation. Step 3: Activate the License on the New Machine Launch EPLAN on your new computer.
Check the box next to your EPLAN 2026 license product bundle. Verify that the Entitlement ID matches your records. Click the or Online Revocation button.
When migrating a network license to version 2026, you must follow a specific order to avoid connectivity issues: eplan rehost 2026
Once the EPLAN cloud registers the return, your Entitlement ID becomes free to bind to your new hardware. Step 1: Install EPLAN Setup and License Client
Open the new ELM Configurator, enter the master EID, and activate. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the standard
: If you are using network licenses, ensure your ELM is updated to the 2026 version to communicate correctly with 2026 clients. Standard Rehost Process (Online)
Moving an EPLAN license to a new computer or server is a critical task for engineering teams. In 2026, EPLAN utilizes a secure, cloud-connected licensing system that requires specific steps to prevent license loss. Verify that the Entitlement ID matches your records
Returning an active license to the EPLAN license server so it can be reused on another machine.
To give you an accurate review, please clarify:
The 2026 platform heavily leverages EPLAN Cloud Apps, meaning your license is more closely tied to your EPLAN user account.
Industrial cybersecurity standards have tightened. Physical dongles present a vulnerability (they can be cloned or stolen). The Rehost process migrates you to certificate-based authentication via EPLAN Identity Manager, aligning your engineering stack with IEC 62443-4-1 requirements for secure product development.