CHR License: Understanding Perpetual and Trial Licenses

When it comes to running a CHR instance, one crucial aspect is license renewal. If your CHR instance cannot renew its license, it will behave as if the trial period has run out, preventing you from upgrading RouterOS to a newer version. Fortunately, perpetual licenses can be transferred to another CHR instance.

Before diving into the world of CHR licensing, it's essential to understand that CHR instances are running on a different licensing model compared to other RouterOS versions. CHR Licensing offers four distinct license levels:

* 0-day free trial license available for all paid license levels

* Supports x86 64-bit architecture and can run on most popular hypervisors such as VMWare, Hyper-V, VirtualBox, KVM, and others

To get started with CHR licensing, you'll need to create an account on the 'client'(https://www.client.com) website. This is where all license management will take place. Once you have your account set up, you can purchase a perpetual license for your CHR instance.

Perpetual licenses are lifetime licenses that allow you to use RouterOS features without any time constraints. However, if you're new to CHR, you'll need to start with a free trial license. This 0-day free trial license is available for all paid license levels and allows you to test the full range of RouterOS features.

When transferring your perpetual license to another CHR instance, make sure to send us your account name (which requires an account on 'client'(https://www.client.com)) through the comment field in the purchasing process. This ensures a smooth transition of your license.

Important

Due to changes in EU regulations, we can no longer deliver and sell this software to private clients (customers without valid VAT number) from EU member states (except Germany!). This change affects customers who previously purchased CHR licenses.

By understanding the different license options available for CHR, you'll be able to make informed decisions about your RouterOS experience. Whether you choose a perpetual or trial license, you can rest assured that you're getting access to the best features and services from 'client'(https://www.client.com).

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