Tips to Recover Lost VPS Server Licenses Fast

Have you ever experienced that moment of panic when you can’t remember where your VPS license key is? I have done that time too, just staring at the screen wondering, “How am I going to get my server back up and running?” Well, transferring license keys is actually pretty simple! Let me show you how to do it.

Check Your Account or Vendor Dashboard​

Most VPS providers will have your license information somewhere in your account. Just log in and check for:

• License key (Windows Server, cPanel, Plesk)
• Activation state, if it’s still considered valid
• Order history, to reference or “back off” of But sometimes your key may just be waiting for you—so hang in there!

Check Through Your Emails​

Your license key may be in your email. Look for:

• Purchase confirmation email
• License key emails
• Renewal notices

Check your junk or spam folders as well. You may be surprised how often they end up there.

Contact Your VPS Provider​

If you have not already done so, contact your VPS provider. Whether you need a:

• Account details (username, email, order number)

• And that you need your license recovered. Most, if not all VPS support teams to reissue your license and assist you with activating it in your account.

Use Licensing Portals.​

There are online portals to manage some software licenses:

• cPanel Licensing Portal for cPanel
• Plesk License Management for Plesk
• Microsoft Licensing Center for Windows

This allows you to reactivate your license and can even transfer it to your new server if you wish to.

Protecting Your License​

Now that you have the license, save/license it in one of the following ways:

• Password Manager
• Or other suitable way to protect it in the cloud
• The original emails

This will help mitigate that headache in the future.

In Conclusion​

Retrieving your VPS license is pretty straightforward. Don't stress - just stay organized, check your accounts, and be detail-oriented when interacting with Support. Your server will be back up and running in no time!

For instance, taking a few conscious moments to search for all licensed accounts and/or email correspondence is definitely more time effective than spending hours in a frustrated state of mind OR being without service for your server.