This is the standard, supported method for "installing" your keys.
Using SIMATIC EKB Install falls under . Even if you own a valid license for one product, using the tool to generate a key for another product you didn't purchase is illegal in virtually all jurisdictions (including the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act, EU Copyright Directive, and others). simatic ekb install
Users typically run the utility as an administrator, select the specific software packages they need to activate from a list, and click "Install". Critical Risks & Warnings This is the standard, supported method for "installing"
Important: Even "temporary" keys generated by EKB tools are illegal. There is no "try-before-you-buy" exception unless you use Siemens' official trial versions. Users typically run the utility as an administrator,
, however, bypasses this process. It generates or installs "cracked" license files that trick Siemens software into thinking a valid license is present—without any purchase.
Before you begin the installation, ensure you have the following:
The tool (often referred to as “Sim_EKB_Install” or “Simatic Key Installer”) is an unofficial, third-party utility that manages these license keys. Unlike Siemens’ official Automation License Manager (ALM), which requires valid, purchased licenses, the EKB Install tool allows users to install, remove, back up, and—crucially—generate long-term license keys for almost the entire Siemens SIMATIC portfolio.