With the MIKE 2026 release, DHI is modernising the way you access and manage your MIKE Powered by DHI software licenses. We are moving from our former licensing system to a modern, industry-standard entitlement management platform based on the FlexNet technology by Revenera.
What is changing with the release?
- All MIKE licenses will be managed through the new DHI Entitlement Management platform.
- Dongles will be retired and replaced by a secure soft-lock model.
- End users will manage and connect to the entitlements via the new DHI Entitlement Portal and DHI License Manager.
Why are we making this change?
The new entitlement platform is part of DHI’s wider effort to modernise the way we do business and to strengthen our role as a trusted software provider. The new platform offers:
- Improved security, stability and operational efficiency
- More flexibility for future self-service and new product offerings
- A smoother customer experience
What does this mean for you?
From a day-to-day perspective, very little will change. MIKE software will still work the same as you have been accustomed to. However, you will see a few changes in the way you set up and access your entitlements:
- Each company must designate at least one administrator responsible for managing users (adding, deleting and updating), handling entitlement transfers to and from offline network servers and monitoring license usage.
- Users will receive an email with connection information to the DHI Entitlement Portal.
- Access to your entitlements is configured from the DHI License Manager 2026 on the desktop.
- Dongles are replaced by a software lock to a specific computer. Completely offline systems will be supported via a file-based workflow.
Note: Customers who are not ready to transition immediately can continue using the old license system with MIKE 2025. If you wish to access the latest MIKE 2026 release, you must transition to the new platform.
User guide & quick start guides:
- DHI Entitlement Portal user guide: Comprehensive guidance on navigating the portal, using key features and applying best practices for administrators and users.
- Quick start guide: Step-by-step guidance on assigning roles and how to connect to your entitlement as a user.
- How to add new users
Knowledge base articles
- Co-exist two versions: Hosting two versions on the same license server with good tips and tricks to avoid troubles.
- Role changes in DHI Entitlement Portal: Explains that logging out and back in is required for role changes to take effect.
- Troubleshooting license issues: Guidance on what information to provide when contacting Customer Care.