Rustdesk Server: Pro License Key Install

docker run -d --name rustdesk-server-pro \ -e RUSTDESK_PRO_LICENSE="YOUR_KEY_HERE" \ -p 21115:21115 -p 21116:21116 -p 21116:21116/udp -p 21117:21117 -p 21118:21118 \ -v /opt/rustdesk:/root \ rustdesk/rustdesk-server-pro:latest \ hbbs -r your-domain.com:21117 Note: You do not need a separate hbbr container when using the Pro image; it handles both. Installing a RustDesk Server Pro license key is a five-minute task once you understand the mechanics: The key lives in an environment variable attached to the hbbs process.

Navigate to the folder and set the environment variable for the current session, then launch hbbs with the key: rustdesk server pro license key install

[Unit] Description=RustDesk ID Server (Pro) After=network.target [Service] Type=simple User=root Environment="RUSTDESK_PRO_LICENSE=YOUR_LICENSE_KEY_HERE" ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/hbbs -r your-domain.com:21117 Restart=on-failure RestartSec=5 The relay does not need the license key, only the ID server

Note: Replace your-domain.com:21117 with your actual public FQDN and relay port. The relay does not need the license key, only the ID server. Introduction: Why Go Pro with RustDesk

Meta Description: Struggling with your RustDesk Server Pro license? This 2,500+ word guide covers everything from purchasing a key, installing the Pro server on Linux/Windows, applying your license, and troubleshooting common activation errors. Introduction: Why Go Pro with RustDesk? In the rapidly evolving world of remote desktop software, RustDesk has emerged as the champion of open-source privacy. While the free version gives you a self-hosted alternative to TeamViewer or AnyDesk, the RustDesk Server Pro version unlocks the enterprise features that IT teams crave: Address Book synchronization, centralized user management (RBAC), 2FA, and detailed audit logs.

However, the process of moving from the free “RustDesk Server” (hbbs/hbbr) to the version is not just a simple apt-get upgrade . It requires a valid license key and a specific installation pathway.

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/rustdesk-hbbr.service [Unit] Description=RustDesk Relay Server (Pro) After=network.target [Service] Type=simple User=root ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/hbbr Restart=on-failure