# How do I move a license to my new computer?

**URL:** <https://community.cdata.com/t/how-do-i-move-a-license-to-my-new-computer/42>\
**Category:** CData Drivers\
**Tags:** question, licensing\
**Created:** [March 20, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/how-do-i-move-a-license-to-my-new-computer/42 "2023-03-20T16:25:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![Austen\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9fc29f/32.png) [@Austen\_B](https://community.cdata.com/u/Austen_B)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/how-do-i-move-a-license-to-my-new-computer/42/1 "2023-03-20T16:25:26Z")

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I have a valid license that I used to install a driver on my current computer, but I am planning on changing to a new machine and want to make sure that I can still use the driver there.

Is there anything I need to do to use it on my new computer?

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**Author:** ![Austen\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9fc29f/32.png) [@Austen\_B](https://community.cdata.com/u/Austen_B)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/how-do-i-move-a-license-to-my-new-computer/42/2 "2023-03-20T16:31:52Z")

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We have a form here for transferring your license to a new machine:

[CData Software - License Transfer Request](https://www.cdata.com/lic/transfer/)

If you fill out this form and uninstall the driver from your current computer, an extra activation will be added to your license, and you can use it to install the same driver on your new computer. Our licenses are partially based on the version of the driver so make sure you install the correct version if you have an older license key.

If you have lost access to your current machine and can’t get the NodeID or uninstall the driver, you will need to get in contact with our Sales team ([sales@cdata.com](mailto:sales@cdata.com)) and they can assist you.

If you want to set up your new computer before transferring the license, we also offer 30-day free trials that you can use to ensure there won’t be any issues on your new machine.