Finding Your MobaXterm Professional License Key Location MobaXterm Professional Edition requires a valid license key file to unlock advanced features like unlimited macro saves, extended sessions, and dedicated technical support. Unlike software that uses a long string of typed characters, MobaXterm relies on a specific digital license file named .
The professional license is activated by placing a file named (or sometimes Custom.mxtpro depending on the version/customizer used) into the MobaXterm installation directory . mobaxterm professional license key location
Activating your software with the Custom.mxtpro file is straightforward. Follow these steps based on your specific deployment: For Portable Users Download your Custom.mxtpro file from the customer portal. Move or copy the file. Activating your software with the Custom
If you use the portable version of MobaXterm—which runs without a formal installation—the software looks for the license file in the exact same folder where the MobaXterm executable ( MobaXterm_Personal_XX.X.exe or MobaXterm_Prof_XX.X.exe ) is located. If you use the portable version of MobaXterm—which
The system works well, but it requires you to keep a backup of that specific .lic file safe. If you are a Pro user, treat that file as you would the software itself—do not lose it.
For system administrators deploying MobaXterm Professional across dozens or hundreds of corporate workstations, manual placement is inefficient. You can automate the license key location deployment using standard deployment tools. Microsoft SCCM / MSI Deployment