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diff --git a/doc/user/admin_area/license.md b/doc/user/admin_area/license.md index c3f0c94db21..22133e30aa0 100644 --- a/doc/user/admin_area/license.md +++ b/doc/user/admin_area/license.md @@ -27,9 +27,8 @@ If you have questions or need assistance upgrading from GitLab CE to EE, ## Activate GitLab EE with an activation code In GitLab Enterprise Edition 14.1 and later, you need an activation code to activate -your instance. To get an activation code, [purchase a license](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/) -or sign up for a [free trial](https://about.gitlab.com/free-trial/). The activation -code is a 24-character alphanumeric string you receive in a confirmation email. +your instance. To get an activation code you have to [purchase a license](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/). +The activation code is a 24-character alphanumeric string you receive in a confirmation email. You can also sign in to the [Customers Portal](https://customers.gitlab.com/customers/sign_in) to copy the activation code to your clipboard. @@ -60,8 +59,10 @@ Otherwise, to upload your license: 1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings**. 1. In the **License file** area, select **Upload a license**. 1. Upload a license: - - For a file, select **Upload `.gitlab-license` file**, **Choose file**, and - select the license file from your local machine. + - For a file, either: + - Select **Upload `.gitlab-license` file**, then **Choose File** and + select the license file from your local machine. + - Drag and drop the license file to the **Drag your license file here** area. - For plain text, select **Enter license key** and paste the contents in **License key**. 1. Select the **Terms of Service** checkbox. @@ -129,6 +130,8 @@ the current date range is the active license. When you upload a future-dated license, it doesn't take effect until its applicable date. You can view all active subscriptions in the **Subscription history** table. +You can also [export](../../subscriptions/self_managed/index.md) your license usage information to a CSV file. + NOTE: In GitLab 13.6 and earlier, a banner about an expiring license may continue to display when you upload a new license. This happens when the start date of the new license |