Attempting to clone a licensed installation by copying the entire storage disk using dd or similar tools to new hardware will preserve the license. The new disk will generate a new SoftID, and your license will not transfer. The only proper way to move a license to new hardware is through the official replacement key process.
If your storage drive fails, or if you are migrating a virtual machine (CHR) or x86 RouterOS installation to a new server, you must request a license transfer through your account on the official MikroTik website. Step 1: Locate Your Current Software ID Open and connect to your MikroTik router. Navigate to System on the left menu. Click on License . Copy the 7-character string listed next to Software ID . Step 2: Register the License to Your Account mikrotik change software id link
Every MikroTik router running RouterOS has a unique identifier known as the . This ID is generated based on the router's specific hardware components. Attempting to clone a licensed installation by copying
You cannot manually type or edit a Software ID to match an old one. Instead, you must log into your MikroTik account and use the feature to link your purchased license key to the new Software ID. Step 1: Record Your Current Information If your storage drive fails, or if you