Technical Overview
Cloud Hosted Router (CHR) is MikroTik’s RouterOS build for virtual machines — deployable on VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, KVM, VirtualBox, and cloud platforms including AWS and Azure. It runs the same RouterOS feature set as physical RouterBOARD devices, but CHR licensing works differently: it’s licensed by throughput tier rather than by a hardware-bound Software ID.
| CHR License | Throughput |
|---|---|
| Free | 1 Mbps |
| P1 | 1 Gbps |
| P10 | 10 Gbps |
| P-Unlimited | Unlimited throughput |
Who Should Buy This License
- WISPs and enterprises running RouterOS as a virtual router or firewall
- Cloud teams needing site-to-site VPN concentrators without physical hardware
- Developers and network engineers testing RouterOS configurations before hardware rollout
If you’re licensing physical RouterBOARD or x86 hardware instead, see RouterOS Level 4, 5, and 6.
Software ID — Not Used for CHR
Unlike RouterBOARD hardware, CHR licensing is tied to a virtual disk signature rather than a physical Software ID, so the purchase flow will differ slightly from Level 4/5/6. CHR perpetual licenses can also be transferred between virtual machines using your MikroTik account. We’ll publish a dedicated CHR licensing and activation guide when it launches here.
Coming Soon
CHR licenses are not yet available for purchase on this store. Leave your details with our team and we’ll notify you the moment CHR licensing goes live, along with early access to introductory pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use CHR for free in the meantime?
Yes — the Free CHR tier runs at 1 Mbps throughput, useful for evaluation and light testing. For production traffic you’ll need a P1, P10, or P-Unlimited license.
Will CHR use the same Software ID popup as RouterOS Level 4/5/6?
No. CHR licensing is tied to a virtual disk signature rather than a physical device’s Software ID, so the purchase flow will differ. We’ll publish a dedicated CHR licensing guide when it launches.
Can CHR licenses be transferred between virtual machines?
Yes. CHR perpetual licenses can be transferred between virtual machines using your MikroTik account.
Related Licenses
RouterOS Level 4 License · RouterOS Level 5 License · RouterOS Level 6 License · Compare all levels
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