Enter your Username (e.g., EAV-12345678 ) and Password into the designated fields. Convert: Click the "Convert" button.
If you have an older ESET license, you may still be using a to activate your product. ESET has moved toward a simpler license key format. This guide shows you how to convert your existing username and password into a modern license key.
The reason you are looking for this conversion is likely because you installed a "New" version of ESET (v14, eset convert username and password to license key new
The page refreshed. In bold, black text, a new code appeared. It didn't look like the old credentials. It was a long string of alphanumeric characters separated by hyphens— XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX .
Converting your legacy ESET credentials—consisting of a and Password —into a modern License Key is essential for activating newer versions of ESET software. Modern ESET products (Version 9 and later) use a unique string in the format XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX for identification and activation. Why Convert Your Credentials? Enter your Username (e
If you are managing enterprise licenses using ESET PROTECT On-Prem 11.0 , you can convert legacy credentials during the license addition process.
Legacy ESET products (versions prior to 9, particularly ESET Smart Security 8 and older, as well as some business products) used a and Password (PW) format for activation. Modern ESET products (v9+, all new home products, and recent business endpoints) utilize a License Key (format: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX ) or a Public ID. ESET has moved toward a simpler license key format
If you are a paying customer holding old credentials:
Select Licenses from the left-hand navigation sidebar.
By following these steps, you should be able to convert your ESET username and password to a license key and activate your ESET product successfully.