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• What you will need is the alphanumeric string, something like this "a4021e833fea1224d13fbff6c505780f". Copy the system key into your clipboard. Ensure that you only copied the string of alphanumeric text, no pre or trailing "spaces". See the screenshot above.

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• On your web browser, navigate to our Joget License Activation site. 
• Select Request for Enterprise License from the menu to access the license request form. Refer to the following screenshot.

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• Fill up the form. You will need to paste the System Key string that you have copied earlier. 
• In "Licensed To", the naming convention is as the following:-
  
  • Alphanumeric, dot, underscore, hyphen, space or round brackets are accepted.
  • First character must be alphanumeric.
  • Last character must be alphanumeric or a closing round bracket.
  • Example:-
    • XYZ Inc (Production)
    • XYZ Inc. - Production
• Select the correct license version based on what you have identified earlier in Step 1.
• Select the appropriate license category. Read more on License Category 
• In most cases, the category would be "User-Based License" unless you have been instructed advised by the consultant to select another category.
• Key in the required users. Selection is in a block of 5 users.
• When you are done, click on the submit button to submit your request.
• After you have submitted your "Request for Enterprise License" form, if approved (usually not more than The license approval SLA is 24 hours), you will receive an email with the "License" key.
  See the following screenshot for a sample email.

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• You are now ready to activate your system.

3. Applying the license

• Make sure you are login as administrator. Similar to the first step, scroll down to the bottom and click on "Joget DX Enterprise 8" link to bring up the pop-up license activation window. 
• Next, copy the "License" from your email and paste it here in the form field under "License".
• Ensure that you enter your correct administrator username and password. 
• Next, click on the submit button to activate Joget. Please see the following screen shot for reference.

• The form will close after activation. You will need to RELOAD the page to check if the license activation has been successful or not.
• If everything went as planned, you will see the activated license with the "Licensed To" and "License Users" info prominently displayed.

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Alternate Link To License Page

You can also access the license page via this URL: http://localhost:8080/jw/web/console/home (Change the domain name accordingly). Scroll down to the footer and click on the "License: Joget DX Enterprise 8" hyperlink.

License Category Types

Depending on your organizational needs and deployment scenarios, it's important to understand the different options available for licensing Joget. Choose the license that best suits your requirements. Below, we outline the main features of each of these licenses.

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Joget License Based On User (User-Based License)

The User-Based License, licenses the platform based on the number of named users, allowing organizations to pay for only the specific users who access the system. This model provides flexibility to scale as the organization grows, with predictable costs and straightforward user management. It ensures compliance by maintaining clear access control and typically includes support and updates, making it an ideal solution for businesses seeking a cost-effective and manageable licensing approach.

In most cases, the category would be "User-Based License" unless you have been advised by the consultant to select another category.

The Joget user license for 25 users means that the first 25 usernames in ascending order can log in to Joget. A Joget license for 25 users means 25 active logins at a time, but only for the first 25 usernames in ascending order, regardless if the usernames are local users or connected to AD/LDAP, and it counts all usernames regardless of their active or inactive status in Setup Users.

Joget License Based On Total Apps

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(App-Based License)

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The App-Based License  is determined by the number of applications developed and deployed within the system.
By choosing this license type, you can also You can request for a Joget license with apps count protection. You can read more on App Protection here.

For example, request a Joget license for unlimited users for a maximum of three apps only. The app license count applies to the first three apps based on on appId  in in ascending order for published apps. 

To request for a Joget license based on total apps, go to license request and select the following "License Category":

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For example, if you request a Joget license for 3 apps
This license will provide a license for the first three apps based on appId in ascending order for published apps (including the app center)  with unlimited users. 
To exclude the app center from being counted, you can delete the default app center app and use the setting in "System Settings > General Settings > Default Userview" to another app.

• License Category: App-Based License
• Required Number of Apps: 5 (for example)

Joget License For Container Based Deployments

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The Container-Based Deployment License for Joget Workflow Platform supports deployment in Red Hat certified and Kubernetes environments.
Ideal for organizations using containerization for scalability and efficiency, it aligns with modern DevOps practices for easy deployment, scaling, and management of Joget applications.

This license category is only valid forFor Red Hat certified and Kubernetes container images,  go to license request and select the following "License Category":starting from Joget DX 7.

• License Category: Container-Based License
• Required Number of Pods: 2 (for example)

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Do note that for the container images, the system key is based on the Kubernetes Deployment UID.

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For Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), there is no Deployment ID. You may have to opt to activate the license using Domain as System Key. Also, take note you will need to add the following parameter in the JAVA_OPTS key as an Environment Variable to change the system key to use Domain. Code Block -Dwflow.systemkey=domain

Joget License For Container App-Based Deployments

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This license category is only valid for Red Hat certified and Kubernetes container images, starting from Joget DX 8.

It is identical with Container-Based License, but with added advantage of having app license count.

• License Category: Container App-Based License
• Required Number of Pods: 1 (for example)
• Required Number of Apps :5 (for example)

Preparing Joget License For Server Migration

Migrating Joget System to a New Server

Migrating the Joget system to a new server will affect the Joget license as the System Key is tied these 4 elements:

• The server network MAC address
• The database profile name
• The specific major version (e.g., the license key for Joget 7 will not work for Joget 8)
• The specific Joget edition (e.g., Professional or Enterprise Edition)

Active subscribers of Joget Software Assurance will be entitled to a license upgrade without additional cost.

If you are running Joget in VMware, please ensure the VM preserves the same MAC address after a reboot.

Obtaining the Joget System Key in Advance and Request Trial License

To obtain the Joget system key in advance, in anticipation of the upcoming server migration on the newly migrated server, please follow the instructions provided belowthese instructions:

1. Install Joget:

   In
   • On the new server, install the same enterprise edition of Joget as the target Joget system.

2. Use the Same Database:

   • Ensure you use the same database as the target DB.

3. Run

   the Joget in

   Joget and Access License Settings:

   • Run Joget on the new server
   , go
   • .
   • Navigate to
   the
   • "General Settings > License" and click on the "License:
    
   • Joget DX Enterprise 8" link.

4. Submit Trial License Request:

   • Copy and submit the trial license request at the Joget License App
    for
   • for the required number of users.

5. Test the License:

   • Paste
   in
   • the license string received via email within 24 hours to test the license
   on receiving the email within 24 hours
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   • Keep the email and the license string in a safe place for use on your actual migration date.

The system key will

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remain the same now and in the future provided

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these elementsdo not change:

Obtaining a New Joget License

To obtain a new Joget license, submit a request at Joget License Activation and clearly explain in the "Reason/Comments/Notes" field the reason for the license request.

Steps to Deactivate the Old License

1. Request a Temporary License:

   • Request a temporary Enterprise License from Joget License Activation with the same number of users and apply it to your new Joget server.

2. Test and Migrate:

   • After testing and migration, and before cutover to the new server (submit the request early), request a permanent Enterprise License and explain the reason for your request in the "Reason/Comments/Notes" field.

3. Delete Old License:

   • Delete the old license from your old Joget server or decommission the server.

4. Request License Deactivation:

   • Submit a Request License Deactivation to formally declare that the specified license has been removed and is no longer in use.

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Video Tutorials

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