All versions of WebSpellChecker package up to 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

As of release 5.4.0 in April 2019, a new licensing flow was introduced. It provides 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

License deactivation on Windows

2. Install WebSpellChecker

Depending on the type of the environment where you are migrating the application, refer to one of the installation manuals below.

Installing WebSpellChecker Server on a Windows server

Installing WebSpellChecker Server on a Linux server

3. Reactivate license

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

License activation on Linux

License activation on Windows