How to Activate Cubase 7 with an eLicenser Activation Key
How to Activate Cubase 7 with an eLicenser Activation Key
Cubase 7 is a powerful music production software that requires a license to run. The license can be stored either on a USB-eLicenser (dongle) or on a Soft-eLicenser (virtual license container on hard disk). To activate Cubase 7, you need an eLicenser Activation Key, which is a unique code that allows you to download and store the license.
In this article, we will show you how to get and use an eLicenser Activation Key to activate Cubase 7 on your computer.
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Getting an eLicenser Activation Key
There are different ways to obtain an eLicenser Activation Key, depending on how you purchased Cubase 7:
If you bought Cubase 7 in a box, it includes a Download Access Code printed on a sheet (Essential Product License Information). You need to redeem this code in the Steinberg Download Assistant, which will automatically generate and use an eLicenser Activation Key to download and activate your license.[^1^]
If you bought Cubase 7 as a download from the Steinberg online shop, you received a confirmation email with either an eLicenser Activation Key or a Download Access Code. If you have a Download Access Code, you need to redeem it in the Steinberg Download Assistant as described above. If you have an eLicenser Activation Key, you can use it directly in the eLicenser Control Center.[^2^]
If you have an older version of Cubase LE, AI or WaveLab LE that came with a hardware product, you need to register your software online in your MySteinberg account. This will allow you to request an eLicenser Activation Key for a permanent license.[^2^]
If you need to reactivate Cubase 7 after switching to a new computer or reinstalling the operating system, you can request a new eLicenser Activation Key in your MySteinberg account. This is only possible if your license is stored on a Soft-eLicenser. If your license is stored on a USB-eLicenser, you just need to connect it after installing Cubase 7.[^1^]
Using an eLicenser Activation Key
Once you have an eLicenser Activation Key, you can use it to activate Cubase 7 by following these steps:
Install Cubase 7 on your computer. You can download the installer from the Steinberg Download Assistant or from the Steinberg website.
Install the latest update for Cubase 7 if available. Some installers allow for including updates during the installation.
Open the eLicenser Control Center. You will find it under 'Program Files' (Windows) or 'Applications' (Mac OS X).[^3^]
Apply the 'Maintenance & Online Synchronisation' by clicking on 'Perform Maintenance Tasks' (or click on the 'Maintenance' button at the top right if not shown).
If the required USB-eLicenser or Soft-eLicenser is displayed, click on the green button [Enter Activation Code] at the upper left of the eLicenser Control Center.
Enter your eLicenser Activation Code. You can also copy and paste it from your email or from the Steinberg Download Assistant.
The license will be downloaded and stored on your computer or on your USB-eLicenser. You can now start using Cubase 7.
We hope this article helped you activate Cubase 7 with an eLicenser Activation Key. If you have any questions or issues, please visit the Steinberg Support website for more information and assistance. 0efd9a6b88