MikroTik licenses, primarily used for its RouterOS operating system, can be purchased in several ways, and it is important to know the details about the expiration of these licenses.

Where to buy MikroTik licenses

1. Authorized Distributors: MikroTik has a network of authorized distributors around the world. You can purchase RouterOS licenses through these resellers. The list of authorized distributors is available on the official MikroTik website.
2. Specialized online stores: Some online stores that specialize in networking equipment also sell MikroTik licenses. It is essential to ensure that they are authorized resellers to avoid purchasing fake or unauthorized licenses.
3. Directly from MikroTik: In some cases, you can purchase licenses directly from the MikroTik website, especially if you are performing a license upgrade or need a license for a virtual installation.

Licenses can be purchased on the www.mikrotik.com creating an account so that the licenses are saved there.

MikroTik license expiration

MikroTik licenses for RouterOS do not expire; They are valid for life for the version of RouterOS for which they were purchased. However, MikroTik offers free updates for all its licenses for up to one year after purchase. After this year, you can continue using your current version of RouterOS at no additional cost, but if you want to upgrade to a newer version, you will have to purchase a new license or upgrade.

License Levels

MikroTik offers different license levels for RouterOS, each suitable for different types of use:

• Level 3: Ideal for wireless client routers and simple point-to-point links.
• Level 4: Suitable for wireless access points, CPE, or more robust point-to-point links.
• Level 5 and 6: These levels are more advanced and are ideal for ISP base stations or routers with high user and tunnel loads.

Each license level comes with a specific set of enabled features, so it's important to choose the level that best suits your needs.