> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.wproofreader.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.wproofreader.com/v6.14.0/deployment/licensing/migrating-a-license-to-a-new-server-for-v.5.4.0-5.7.1.md).

# Migrating a license to a new server for v.5.4.0-5.7.1

All versions of the WebSpellChecker package up to v5.8.0 are shipped with hardware-based licenses. Refer to the steps described in this section in the following cases:

* changing a MAC address
* updating the network interface
* migrating to another environment
* performing some hardware manipulations affecting WebSpellChecker application/ license.

### 1. Deactivate license <a href="#draft-migratingalicensetoanewserverforv.5.4.05.7.1-1.deactivatelicense" id="draft-migratingalicensetoanewserverforv.5.4.05.7.1-1.deactivatelicense"></a>

As of [release 5.4.0](https://webspellchecker.com/release-notes/webspellchecker-server-5-4-0-release-notes/) in April 2019, a new licensing flow was introduced. It provides the ability of a license deactivation with the further reactivation on a new server without contacting the support and requesting a temporary license.

* [License deactivation on Linux](/v6.14.0/deployment/licensing/license-deactivation-on-linux.md)
* [License deactivation on Windows](/v6.14.0/deployment/licensing/license-deactivation-on-windows.md)

After a successful license deactivation, you can reuse a license with a fresh installation on a new server.

### 2. Install WebSpellChecker <a href="#draft-migratingalicensetoanewserverforv.5.4.05.7.1-2.installwebspellchecker" id="draft-migratingalicensetoanewserverforv.5.4.05.7.1-2.installwebspellchecker"></a>

Depending on the type of environment where you are migrating the application, refer to one of the [installation](/v6.14.0/deployment/installation.md) manuals.

### 3. Reactivate license <a href="#draft-migratingalicensetoanewserverforv.5.4.05.7.1-3.reactivatelicense" id="draft-migratingalicensetoanewserverforv.5.4.05.7.1-3.reactivatelicense"></a>

As soon as you completed the main installation steps, reactivate your License Ticket ID on a new server.

* [License activation on Linux](/v6.14.0/deployment/licensing/license-activation-on-linux.md)
* [License activation on Windows](/v6.14.0/deployment/licensing/license-activation-on-windows.md)

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