After activating the license, ensure the server is configured correctly for enterprise use. Setting Up HTTPS
By following this guide, you can confidently set up and activate your RustDesk Server Pro license, ensuring your team has secure, reliable remote access with all the administrative controls you need.
Paste the following. , you will add your license key here.
This guide walks you through the exact process of obtaining, installing, and activating your .
If your server cannot access the internet directly (e.g., it is behind a corporate firewall), you can configure a proxy for license verification:
Your RustDesk Server is now legally activated with a Pro license. You have unlocked the address book, user management, 2FA, and advanced security logging. You no longer rely on slow public relay servers, and your data never leaves your network.
The official documentation warns that “if the script fails it is possible you will encounter difficult to diagnose issues”.
How to Install Your RustDesk Server Pro License Key RustDesk Server Pro unlocks advanced self-hosted remote desktop features like central address books, user access control, OIDC integration, and a web console.
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | License key not set | Missing environment variable | Run echo $RUSTDESK_LICENSE . If empty, export it. | | Invalid signature | Using OSS binary instead of Pro binary | Download rustdesk-server-pro-* , not rustdesk-server-* . | | License server unreachable | Firewall blocking outbound HTTPS | Allow outbound TCP 443 to license.rustdesk.com . | | Server count exceeded | One license per ID server | Deactivate old server via web dashboard before installing new one. | | Expired license | Subscription ended | Renew at RustDesk pricing page. |
wget https://githubusercontent.com chmod +x install.sh ./install.sh Use code with caution.
Once HTTPS is active, remember to update your client’s API address to use https:// :21114 . Summary of Key Features Enabled
A Linux server (Ubuntu/Debian recommended).
Essential for remote access outside your local network.