---
title: "License"
method: POST
path: "/api/3/administration/license"
tags: ["Administration"]
---

# License

`POST /api/3/administration/license`

Licenses the product with an activation key or a provided license file. If both are provided, the license file is preferred. <br>**Privileges:** Global Administrator

## Query parameters

- `key` string

## Request body

- object
  - `license` string, binary — The contents of a license (.lic) file. This should be sent with a content type of `multipart/form-data`.

## Response `200`

OK

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request
- `401` — Unauthorized
- `500` — Internal Server Error
- `503` — Service Unavailable

---

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