: If you use a SQL Server for your parts database, ensure your SQL version is compatible with the 2026 platform.
Rehosting allows for centralization. By moving the licensing and project management logic to a centralized cloud server, Eplan can offer floating licenses that follow the user, regardless of location. This aligns with the "Software as a Service" (SaaS) model that dominates the modern software market. For the user, this means less time spent on IT administration (license servers, compatibility patches) and more time on design. For Eplan, it ensures a steady revenue stream and reduces software piracy, a common issue with standalone dongle-based licensing.
EPLAN has publicly stated that from 2026 onward, they will perform using telemetry data. If a rehost is performed without proper documentation (e.g., hardware failure ticket), the system can flag the license as “inconsistent” and suspend it until manual review.
With the 2026 release, EPLAN has restructured its licensing tiers: Discontinued Tiers: The "Compact" license is no longer available. New Tiers: Rehosting now typically applies to (max 40 pages) or (unlimited pages) packages.
In EPLAN Platform 2026, refers to the process of transferring a license from one computer or server to another using the EPLAN Rehost Tool
: Always download the latest version of REHOST.EXE from the Eplan Cloud Download Center .
Unlike simple software installations, EPLAN licenses are tied to unique hardware IDs (HIDs) or Entitlement IDs (EIDs). If you simply move the files without rehosting, the license will remain "locked" to the old hardware, and the software will not run on the new system. Why Rehost in 2026?
