How to switch from Centova trial license?

Updated: 11 October 2026 · Applies to: Centova Cast v3

When you move from a Centova Cast trial licence to a paid licence, install the new key on the server and refresh the licence.

Steps (root)

1. Log in to the Centova Cast server as root over SSH.
2. Write the new key to the licence file:

   echo "LICENSE_KEY=your-license-key-here" > /usr/local/centovacast/etc/license.conf

3. Remove the stored trial licence:

   rm -f /usr/local/centovacast/etc/license/license.key

4. Restart Centova Cast:

   /usr/local/centovacast/centovacast restart

5. Update the web interface:

   /usr/local/centovacast/bin/ccmanage cronjob --job=pollhosts --force

If no errors appear, the new licence is active. Licences bought from Ucartz are installed by our team.