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title: "Switching between Licences"
canonical: "https://servicedesk.maxgeo.com/space/LC/1263566896/Switching%20between%20Licences"
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<u>**Objective:**</u>

1. I want to switch to a Licence that is a standalone license - these are no longer supported.  Contact [support@maxgeo.com](mailto:support@maxgeo.com) for assistance.
2. I want to switch between an Admin and Browser Licence - refer **Prerequisites 2** through **5** then start at **Instructions 2**.
3. I want to switch between a non-V180 and V180 compatible Licence - refer all **Prerequisites **then start at **Instructions 1**.
4. I want to switch between other Licences - refer **Prerequisites 2** through **5** then start at **Instructions 2**.

<u>**Prerequisites:**</u>

1. In order to test the Licence you will need to ensure that V1.8.0 software is installed and that there is a V1.8.0 database to connect to.
2. These instructions assume that the LeaseControl software and database have already been installed.
3. If you the licence you are switching to is a subscription licence:
4. CopyMinder needs to be installed and registered with the new Licence Key that you wish to switch to.
5. You need to know the IP address or computer name hosting CopyMinder (**Prerequisite 3**).

<u>**Instructions:**</u>

1. At time of upgrading the software to V1.8.0 you will usually be prompted to enter or confirm the CopyMinder location (IP address or computer name as per **Prerequisite 4**).
  - If this didn't happen, or you need to change it, keep reading.
2. Run the "Update License Protocol" <u>*as an administrator*</u> then open the LeaseControl software, select "configure as a network client" and enter the new CopyMinder location followed by **:10589**.
  - The Update License Protocol is located from either of the following locations from the computer hosting the LeaseControl software (**Prerequisite 2**):
    - [Start] > [Maxwell Geoservices] > [LeaseControl Update License]
    - C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxwell GeoServices\ [Select LeaseControl version] \License "CM_LICENSE_REINSTALL.bat"
  - If the CMD window doesn't open and tell you that 3 files have been copied over - refer related article "[Troubleshooting the Update License protocol](https://maxgeo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1262813220)".
  - If this didn't work, keep reading.
3. Uninstall and reinstall LeaseControl.