How to switch from IP-based license to a key-based license in an IP-based licensing account?

Issue

A customer with an IP-based licensing account type wants to switch from an IP-based license to a key-based license.

Environment

• All products
• IP-based licensing account

Solution

IP-based licensing accounts have the option to choose between key-based or IP-based type of licenses depending on their needs. To switch from an IP-based license to a key-based license, please follow these steps:

1. Cancel your IP-based license (to stop billing);

To cancel IP-based licenses, please follow the instructions provided here: How to cancel IP-based license(s)?

2.  Add key-based license;

To add key-based licenses, please follow the instructions provided here:

How to add licenses in an IP-based licensing account [key-based and IP-based type]

3.  Re-register the server using the key-based license.

To activate the license, please run a key-based command using the activation key as detailed in our articles:

How to Register CloudLinux OS with Key-based/IP-based Licenses?

How to activate KernelCare license?

How to activate the Imunify360 license?

How to activate ELS products with an activation key?

Useful links

What is the difference between an IP-based license and a key-based license?

How to see the list of CloudLinux OS key-based and IP-based licenses in one account?

How to find the list of servers inside the account portal?