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How to rehost or move a software-based license?

This guide explains how to move or rehost a Caldera license to a new or existing computer due to a computer replacement or license-related issue (e.g. error 004FFFF). 

In such cases, rehosting and re-registering the license to the newly generated fingerprint ensures proper activation and functionality on the new computer.

  Warning

The rehosting option can be used up to five times for valid and up-to-date Caldera licenses.
If you have reached the maximum number of re-hosts, please contact Caldera support for further assistance.

Continue reading the fully detailed article or watch the quick video:

 

Step 1: Save the fingerprint file

  Good to know

The fingerprint file contains the unique hardware identifier of your computer.

  1. Open the CalderaDock application.

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  2. Go to the Licenses tab.
  3. In the Utilities menu, click on Export fingerprint.
  4. Select a destination and click on the Export button when you are ready:
    CD_Fingerprint.png

 

Step 2: Load the fingerprint file on WorkSpace

  1. Go to WorkSpace and log in.
  2. Now go to the Caldera license management section:
    • You can access it in the Download & Install Area drop-down list on the left menu.
    • Or by clicking on your name and then My registered licenses.
    WorkSpace - Main dashboard.png

  3. Click on the Edit icon ):
    Screen_Shot_2020-03-24_at_12.06.33_PM.png

  4. Scroll to the bottom left of the page and select Rehost your license:
    Screen_Shot_2020-03-24_at_12.34.18_PM.png

  5. Load the previously saved fingerprint file:

    WorkSpace, rehost your license, load fingerprint.png
  6. A message will indicate that the license was successfully edited, and the license will also appear in bold in the list:
    WorkSpace, rehost your license, fingerprint loaded success.png

 

Step 3: Save the new license file

Download the new/edited License Activation File:
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Step 4: Apply the new license file

  1. Open the CalderaDock application.
  2. Go to the Licenses tab.
  3. In the Utilities menu, click on Apply license file.
  4. Select the destination where you previously saved the edited license file.
  5. Click on the Apply button when you are ready:
    CD_Apply_License.png

 

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