Once the license is successfully returned (either online or manual), you can now activate it on the new computer:
If you upgrade internal components (like a motherboard) without returning the license first, EPLAN will think the software was copied to a different machine. Treat major hardware upgrades exactly like a computer migration: always return the license before swapping out parts. Error: "Connection to Activation Server Failed"
✅ Is the source license fully deactivated? ✅ Do you have your EPLAN Cloud Portal credentials? ✅ Is the target machine on the approved hardware list? ✅ Have you documented the business case? ✅ Are you within your annual rehost limit? eplan rehost 2026
Moving Your Workflow: The EPLAN Rehost 2026 Guide With the release of , the process of managing and moving your licenses—known as rehosting —remains a critical task for maintaining an efficient engineering environment. Whether you are upgrading your hardware or moving a license to a new workstation, the EPLAN Rehost tool is your primary utility for activating, returning, and transferring licenses. What is EPLAN Rehosting?
Are you moving a license or a network (floating) license? Do you still have working access to the old computer? Once the license is successfully returned (either online
Are you transferring the license between or virtual machines (VMs) ?
Eplan Platform 2026 introduces advanced automation features designed to streamline electrical engineering workflows. In the context of a "rehost"—the process of moving an existing license or project environment to a new hardware or server setup—the story of a successful transition is one of precision and minimized downtime. The Story of the Seamless Migration ✅ Do you have your EPLAN Cloud Portal credentials
A successful rehost relies on careful preparation. Before you begin, verify the following prerequisites to avoid interruptions.
The license was not successfully returned from the original machine, or the old machine suffered a hardware failure before the license could be revoked.