The new beta key doesn't work

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Finn-Again
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The new beta key doesn't work

Post by Finn-Again »

Hi, I'm new here. I heard of this program for archiving my DVD collection and was excited to use it. The only problem is I have not gotten the chance to use it at all and I'm finding no information on how to get past the register key. I used the temporary that was posted recently and it's still "invalid." I don't know if I want to buy a key since I haven't even been able to use the free non-working version. How do I fix this and get the program to run? Please help I haven't been able to find any other recommended software to do the same thing this one is suppose to be able to do.
Woodstock
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Re: The new beta key doesn't work

Post by Woodstock »

Let's get this straight - you used the current beta key that is in the topic MakeMKV is free while in beta, and it did not work?
Gio1583
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Re: The new beta key doesn't work

Post by Gio1583 »

Hi, I got the same issue, make sure that there isn't a space the end of the key, that solved it for me
jinx100
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Re: The new beta key doesn't work

Post by jinx100 »

You will always get the full, correct beta key if you use the "Select all" link in the Code box before copying.
Finn-Again
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Re: The new beta key doesn't work

Post by Finn-Again »

Thank you all! I used the right key but it might've been the spacing. The "Select All" button advice really helped a lot, still thank you all :D I hope me goofing at this helps more peeps like me.
Guillate
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Re: The new beta key doesn't work

Post by Guillate »

The key works on windows, but not on linux ( I'm using ubuntu )

With the command:

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makemkvcon reg <key>
I get the error:

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Key not found or invalid
version : MakeMKV v1.18.1 linux(x64-release) started

Thank you.
Tasq1
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Re: The new beta key doesn't work

Post by Tasq1 »

Where exactly are we supposed to enter this key? I've tried pasting it into the registration field. But all I ever get is "invalid" as the result. Program closes after that. I can use Handbrake to rip DVDs, but I'd strongly prefer to use MakeMKV. Will the paid version work? Or does it have problems too?
16442496
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Re: The new beta key doesn't work

Post by 16442496 »

Guillate wrote:
Sat Sep 06, 2025 10:49 am
The key works on windows, but not on linux ( I'm using ubuntu )

With the command:

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makemkvcon reg <key>
I get the error:

Code: Select all

Key not found or invalid
version : MakeMKV v1.18.1 linux(x64-release) started

Thank you.
Open terminal and copy/paste:

(This adds key to your .MakeMKV/settings.conf file.)

echo 'app_Key = "T-PuNYycrTTHW4QEOfhDrMuJMpojNqmY5CGuESAKXzHvwBvBcXhtsJLj4g6OAXd1zfzk"' >> ~/.MakeMKV/settings.conf
Debian 13
Xfce 4.20
MakeMKV 1.18.1 (Reg)
2x Pioneer BD-ROM BDC-202
Guillate
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Re: The new beta key doesn't work

Post by Guillate »

16442496 wrote:
Mon Sep 08, 2025 2:34 pm
Guillate wrote:
Sat Sep 06, 2025 10:49 am
The key works on windows, but not on linux ( I'm using ubuntu )

With the command:

Code: Select all

makemkvcon reg <key>
I get the error:

Code: Select all

Key not found or invalid
version : MakeMKV v1.18.1 linux(x64-release) started

Thank you.
Open terminal and copy/paste:

(This adds key to your .MakeMKV/settings.conf file.)

echo 'app_Key = "T-PuNYycrTTHW4QEOfhDrMuJMpojNqmY5CGuESAKXzHvwBvBcXhtsJLj4g6OAXd1zfzk"' >> ~/.MakeMKV/settings.conf
It worked! Thank you very much!
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