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diff --git a/doc/administration/license.md b/doc/administration/license.md index 1dc39d9ac23..9b95af28eed 100644 --- a/doc/administration/license.md +++ b/doc/administration/license.md @@ -36,6 +36,22 @@ To activate your instance with an activation code: The subscription is activated. +### Using one activation code for multiple instances + +You can use one activation code or license key for multiple self-managed instances if the users on +these instances are the same or are a subset of your licensed production instance. This means that if +you have a licensed production instance of GitLab, and other instances with the same list of users, the +production activation code applies, even if these users are configured in different groups and projects. + +### Uploading licenses for scaled architectures + +In a scaled architecture, upload the license file to one application instance only. The license is stored in the +database and is replicated to all your application instances so that you do not need to upload the license to all instances. + +### Uploading licenses for GitLab Geo + +When using GitLab Geo, you only need to upload the license to your primary Geo instance. The license is stored in the database and is replicated to all instances. + If you have an offline environment, [activate GitLab EE with a license file or key](license_file.md) instead. |