Reset Teamviewer license limits on macOS

Posted on 29 Mar 2025 02:00

Have you encountered the frustrating "Your license limits the maximum session duration to a partner, immediate reconnects are blocked. Please try later or upgrade your license." 1 error while using the free version of TeamViewer on your macOS device? This is a common issue for users who rely on the free license for personal use, as it imposes limitations on session duration and prohibits immediate reconnections

Fixing TeamViewer's Free License Time Limit on macOS

Steps to Potentially Resolve the TeamViewer License Limitation Error on macOS:

Download this file: TeamViewer-15-id-changer-for-mac.py

ref: gist.github.com/idarek/10cbc4fc28dd6a9db146122a1fe520a2

Open Terminal and type

sudo python3

Drag and Drop the TeamViewer-15-id-changer-for-mac.py file into the Terminal window. This will automatically append the file's path to the sudo python command.

Press the Enter key to execute the command.

Enter Your Password: You will be prompted to enter your macOS administrator password. Type your password and press Enter.

Note: that the password characters will not be displayed in the Terminal.

Once the process is complete, restart your macOS device for the changes to take effect.

Important Considerations and Disclaimer:

Use at Your Own Risk: As mentioned earlier, using such "TeamViewer-15-id-changer-for-mac.py" can be risky and might violate TeamViewer's terms of service. It could potentially lead to your TeamViewer account being blocked or other unforeseen issues. Effectiveness May Vary: The effectiveness of this method may depend on the version of TeamViewer you are using. TeamViewer might implement updates that render such workarounds ineffective.