However, you can link, transfer, or replace a license tied to a changed Software ID by leveraging the official MikroTik Account Portal .
/system identity set name=NewIdentity
system, you don't manually type a new ID. Instead, the system generates one automatically based on the new environment.
Type the following command and hit Enter: /system license print Copy the string listed next to software-id: . Step 2: Register the Software ID to Your MikroTik Account mikrotik change software id link
The is a unique identifier generated by RouterOS that acts as a digital fingerprint for your specific hardware or virtual instance. Because MikroTik licenses are tied directly to this ID, "changing" or "linking" it is often required during hardware upgrades, disk replacements, or virtual machine migrations. What is a MikroTik Software ID?
Here is the proper procedure:
CHR licenses work slightly differently because the Software ID is tied to the virtual NIC (interface) MAC address. However, you can link, transfer, or replace a
Always keep your MikroTik account credentials safe and secure, as they are the only way to manage your software assets.
How low-level disk operations (formatting, resizing partitions) can inadvertently trigger a "New ID" generation. MikroTik community forum 3. Practical Solutions for License Continuity RouterOS license keys - MikroTik
How to Safely Transfer and Link Your MikroTik License After a Software ID Change Type the following command and hit Enter: /system
If you need a license on a different ID, you must move the license via MikroTik.com.
The only practical reason to "change" the Software ID is when you need to transfer a paid license (Level 4-6) to a different installation (e.g., moving from a PC to a Cloud Core Router, or from one hard drive to another).
If you need to "spoof" or "crack" the Software ID to use unlicensed software, that is illegal and violates MikroTik's EULA. This guide is for legitimate license management only.