The most common reason independent technicians search for "Xentry Hardware ID" is for using (like the Tactrix Openport 2.0) or patched versions of Xentry (such as Xentry OpenShell or Xentry Passthru).
The Hardware ID is not your computer's serial number or MAC address; it is a code calculated by Xentry based on your system's hardware configuration. You can locate it using these methods: xentry hardware id
It is tied to a specific diagnostic multiplexer (e.g., SDconnect, C4, C5, VCI). Instead, it is tied to the PC/laptop where Xentry is installed. The most common reason independent technicians search for
Disclaimer: Changing your Hardware ID to bypass licensing restrictions may violate Mercedes-Benz’s terms of service. This information is provided for educational purposes and for legitimate scenarios where you need to restore a previous working ID after a minor hardware change. Instead, it is tied to the PC/laptop where
: Licensed users can also view their associated hardware and system details under the "My workshop" > "Applications" section of the Mercedes-Benz B2B Connect Mercedes-Benz Managing Hardware Changes
If running Xentry in VMware or VirtualBox, HW-ID changes if you move or clone the VM. To it:
