: It must be placed in the root directory of your TeamSpeak 3 Server installation—the same folder where the main server executable resides.
For administrators managing a TeamSpeak 3 server, maintaining the file is critical for keeping server slots and virtual instances active. This file acts as the digital verification token for your specific TeamSpeak license , whether you are using a standard free version, a legacy Non-Profit License (NPL), or a modern Annual Activation License (AAL) . Understanding the licensekey.dat File
: Right-click the server tray icon and select "Exit".
: A valid file typically contains both license and license2 data blocks. Without both, the server may fail to recognize the license during the accounting check.
: Download your new licensekey.dat from the TeamSpeak Customer Center and drag it into the root installation folder, overwriting the old one.
