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). Launch the eLicenser Control Center application, found under Start menu / Programs / eLicenser on Windows or in the Applications folder of Mac OS X. Important: Activation of the license requires that at least one USB-eLicenser is connected to a USB port on your computer and that it is identified by the operating system.
USB-eLicenser (Steinberg Key) Access to professional audio software by Steinberg. The USB-eLicenser — also referred to as Steinberg Key or dongle — is a copy protection unit required by most Steinberg software products. Launch the eLicenser Control Center application, found under Start menu / Programs / eLicenser on Windows or in the Applications folder of Mac OS X. Important: Activation of the license requires that at least one USB-eLicenser is connected to a USB port on your computer and that it is identified by the operating system. I tried changing USB slots but the problem persisted. I needed the eLicenser to run my new copy of Cubase Artist but I could not rely on it to get through a recording session without acting up. I found a USB slot where it seemed to work the most stable. I was able to use Cubase for a few days then the eLicenser started to cut out again.
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.
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
Most issues with Soft-eLicensers or USB-eLicensers, activation codes and licenses can easily be solved by installing the latest eLicenser Control Center.
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).
MacMac OS X 10.9 · 10.10 · 10.11 · macOS 10.12 · 10.13 · 10.14 · 10.15 · 11 | WindowsWindows 7 · Windows 8.1 (64-bit) · Windows 10Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later must be installed! |
January 12, 2021 · 33.3 MB eLicenser Control Center 6.12.6.1282 Release Notes (PDF) | January 12, 2021 · 65.8 MB eLicenser Control Center 6.12.6.1282 Release Notes (PDF) |
Before installing one of the following versions, please uninstall already installed versions of the eLicenser Control Center properly. Please use 'Apps resp. Programs and Features' under Windows or the 'eLC-Uninstaller.app' included in the disk image for macOS.
Mac | Windows |
Previous versionMac OS X 10.9 · 10.10 · 10.11macOS 10.12 · 10.13 · 10.14 · 10.15 eLicenser Control Center 6.11.10.2272 Release Notes (PDF) Please use this version only if you experience difficulties with the current eLicenser Control Center available above. License database compatibility for Mac OS X 10.8October 17, 2019 · 35 MBMac OS X 10.8 eLicenser Control Center 6.11.3.4257 Release Notes (PDF) This version allows for updating the license database of the eLicenser Control Center under Mac OS 10.8. This can be done via the 'Maintenance' function and is required for the recognition of newer licenses. Read more... | Previous versionJuli 2, 2020 · 63 MBWindows 7 · Windows 8.1 (64-bit) · Windows 10 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later must be installed. eLicenser Control Center 6.11.10.2272 Release Notes (PDF) Please use this version only if you experience difficulties with the current eLicenser Control Center available above. |
Note: The installers below are the last compatible versions for the respective operating systems. 'Maintenance' and license database updates are not possible anymore with these eLicenser Control Center versions! Further details...
Mac | Windows |
August 11, 2014 · 27.6 MB Mac OS X 10.7 eLicenser Control Center 6.8.1.14153 Release Notes (PDF) July 14, 2014 · 26.8 MB Mac OS X 10.6 eLicenser Control Center 6.7.1.8151 Release Notes (PDF) May 30, 2012 · 14.6 MB Mac OS X 10.5 eLicenser Control Center 6.3.6.1098 Release Notes (PDF) August 10, 2010 · 12.3 MB Mac OS X 10.3 · 10.4 eLicenser Control Center 6.0.2.7036 This version does not include an uninstaller. Release Notes (PDF) | 14th of July, 2014 · 33 MB Windows XP SP 3 · Windows Vista Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 or 4.5 must be installed! eLicenser Control Center 6.7.1.8151 Release Notes (PDF) |
Before being able to launch your new Steinberg software, you are required to enter the Activation Code(s) to activate your USB-eLicenser online. Proceed as follows:
Please note:
In case you have no connection to the Internet on the computer on which you wish to use the USB-eLicenser, you can always use a different computer for activation. Simply install the eLCC separately on the Internet computer without installing the complete product. Download the latest installer for Mac OS X and Windows at www.eLicenser.net.