Mailwizz License Key Install __link__ May 2026
Prerequisites
- Server: Ensure you have a server with a suitable environment. MailWizz can run on a server with PHP and MySQL.
- PHP Version: A compatible version of PHP (check the MailWizz documentation for the required version).
- MySQL Version: A compatible version of MySQL.
Option C: Via Configuration File (Temporary Override)
For advanced users – this forces a license without DB change.
- Open
/apps/common/config/main-custom.php(create if missing). - Add:
<?php
define('MW_LICENSE_KEY', 'YOUR-ACTUAL-LICENSE-KEY');
- Save file. MailWizz will use this key instead of the DB value.
⚠️ This method overrides the DB; remove the line once you update DB license. mailwizz license key install
Create a Validation Cron Job:
* */6 * * * /usr/bin/php /home/youruser/public_html/apps/console/console.php license-verify > /dev/null 2>&1
This runs every 6 hours, ensuring your license status is fresh. Combine it with a log file for debugging: Prerequisites
* */6 * * * /usr/bin/php /home/youruser/public_html/apps/console/console.php license-verify >> /home/youruser/license_log.txt 2>&1
Troubleshooting Common License Errors
1. "Invalid License Key" Error
- Cause: You may have copied extra spaces before or after the key.
- Fix: Re-copy the key from your purchase email ensuring no surrounding whitespace.
2. "Unable to verify license" / Connection Error Server: Ensure you have a server with a
- Cause: Your server cannot connect to the Mailwizz licensing server.
- Fix:
- Check if your server has internet access.
- Ensure PHP setting
allow_url_fopenis set toOn. - If using a firewall (like Cloudflare or server-side CSF), ensure the server can make outbound requests to
license.mailwizz.com.
3. "License already in use"
- Cause: Mailwizz licenses are generally single-domain licenses. If you used the key on a staging site, you might need to deactivate it there first.
- Fix:
- Log into your Mailwizz customer account on their official website.
- Navigate to your licenses section and "Reset" or "Detach" the license from the previous domain, then try entering it on the new domain again.
5. Method 2: Add or Change License Key in an Existing Installation
If you skipped license entry during setup, or need to update your key (e.g., renewal, domain change), follow these steps.