(External Key Board Install) is an unauthorized, third-party software utility used to bypass the licensing mechanisms of Siemens' industrial automation software, such as TIA Portal , STEP 7 , and WinCC. It is widely recognized as an illegal "crack" tool within the industrial automation community. 1. Functional Overview
Ensure that the Automation License Manager software is installed on your engineering PC. This is usually installed automatically when you install TIA Portal or Step 7 Professional. simatic ekb install
It generates virtual "license keys" for specific versions of industrial software. (External Key Board Install) is an unauthorized, third-party
Select the exact product and version you have installed. Select the exact product and version you have installed
You scroll through the list to find your specific software and version. For example:
The "EKB" or License Key acts as a digital signature. It tells the software—whether it’s Step 7, WinCC, or Startdrive—that the user has the right to use specific features. Without the correct key installed, the software often defaults to a trial mode, restricts functionality, or refuses to run entirely.