How to Reinstall a License
Updated April 4, 2026
If your license stopped working or you rebuilt your server, you can reinstall at no additional cost.
When to Reinstall
- Server was rebuilt or OS was reinstalled
- License files were accidentally deleted
- Product was updated and license needs refreshing
- Switching from another license provider
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Step 1: Remove Existing License Files
Before reinstalling, clean up any old license files. Connect to your server:
Terminal
ssh root@your-server-ipTo remove old license files from a previous provider:
Terminal
cd /etc/cron.d/
rm -rf licsys* ; rm -rf lm* ; rm -rf license* ; rm -rf CSP* ; rm -rf rc* ; rm -rf Rc*2
Step 2: Reinstall
Run the same installation command for your product. There is no additional charge — you already own the license.
Terminal
bash <( curl https://api.license.ws/pre.sh ) <ProductName> ; licw<ProductName>Replace <ProductName> with your product:
| Product | ProductName |
|---|---|
| cPanel (VPS) | cPanel |
| cPanel (Dedicated) | CpanelDedicated |
| Plesk | Plesk |
| LiteSpeed | LiteSpeed |
| CloudLinux | CloudLinux |
| Imunify360 | Imunify360 |
| JetBackup | JetBackup |
| Softaculous | Softaculous |
| SitePad | Sitepad |
| CXS | CXS |
| WHMReseller | WHMReseller |
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Step 3: Verify
Run the verify command for your product to confirm it is working. See our Check License Status article for verify commands.