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For professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) who rely on Bentley Systems software (such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, or STAAD.Pro), the hostname selectserver.bentley.com is a critical component of their software infrastructure. However, for many users, it remains a mysterious technical endpoint. This text provides a clear, technical explanation of what it is, how it functions, and why it matters. What is selectserver.bentley.com? selectserver.bentley.com is not a software application you install on your local machine. Instead, it is a public-facing, cloud-based hostname (domain) operated by Bentley Systems. Its primary role is to act as a centralized licensing authority and communication relay for organizations using Bentley’s SELECT Server on-premises licensing model.