When BandLab acquired the software in 2018, they stripped out the old licensing servers. However, to comply with modern security protocols and user account management, they have implemented a between your DAW and their servers.
: CbB is no longer in active development. Support for activation through older methods, such as the BandLab Assistant , is being phased out. Activation Deadline bandlab cakewalk activation upd
command within the software while signed into your BandLab account. Offline Method : If your DAW is not connected to the internet, use the Help > Offline Activation > Export Activation Request When BandLab acquired the software in 2018, they