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Steinberg USB-eLicenser (Steinberg Key)
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USB-eLicenser (Steinberg Key) - Access to Steinberg's professional audio software
The USB-eLicenser - also referred to as Steinberg Key or dongle - is a copy protection unit required by most Steinberg software products . It is included in the boxed versions of host applications Cubase Pro, Cubase Artist, Nuendo and WaveLab Pro. Alongside with the host applications, many Steinberg VST instruments also require the USB-eLicenser. However, the dongle is not included in VST instrument product boxes and must be purchased separately if no USB-eLicenser is already in use.
The USB-eLicenser connects to your computer's USB port and can store several Steinberg product licenses, due to the Steinberg copy protection system. You can also transfer licenses between USB-eLicensers, with certain limitations.
Following products include a USB-eLicenser*:
• Cubase Pro
• Cubase Artist
• Nuendo
• WaveLab
*This applies only to the full retail boxed version of the product. Download versions and updates do not contain a USB-eLicenser.
Following products do not include a USB-eLicenser:
• Absolute Collection
• HALion
• HALion Sonic
• Groove Agent
• The Grand
• Nuendo Live
• VST Connect Pro
• Yamaha Vintage Plug-in Collection
• Rupert Neve Portico Plug-ins
The USB-eLicenser - also referred to as Steinberg Key or dongle - is a copy protection unit required by most Steinberg software products . It is included in the boxed versions of host applications Cubase Pro, Cubase Artist, Nuendo and WaveLab Pro. Alongside with the host applications, many Steinberg VST instruments also require the USB-eLicenser. However, the dongle is not included in VST instrument product boxes and must be purchased separately if no USB-eLicenser is already in use.
The USB-eLicenser connects to your computer's USB port and can store several Steinberg product licenses, due to the Steinberg copy protection system. You can also transfer licenses between USB-eLicensers, with certain limitations.
Following products include a USB-eLicenser*:
• Cubase Pro
• Cubase Artist
• Nuendo
• WaveLab
*This applies only to the full retail boxed version of the product. Download versions and updates do not contain a USB-eLicenser.
Following products do not include a USB-eLicenser:
• Absolute Collection
• HALion
• HALion Sonic
• Groove Agent
• The Grand
• Nuendo Live
• VST Connect Pro
• Yamaha Vintage Plug-in Collection
• Rupert Neve Portico Plug-ins
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Since the Steinberg eLicenser servers have shut down (as of May 20025) these USB keys cannot be activated to hold a license, nor can one clone an existing working legacy key to them as a backup. They shouldn't be for sale, as there is no possible use for them.
The old USB keys that were activated before the servers were shut down will continue to work, but take good care of them as they can't be replaced.
Posted by Marc L'Esperance on Feb 21, 2026
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