About license files
In order to use a GitHub Enterprise Server instance, you must upload a license file that GitHub provides when you purchase, renew, or add user licenses to GitHub Enterprise.
A license file has an expiration date and controls the number of people who can use 你的 GitHub Enterprise Server 实例. After you download and install GitHub Enterprise Server, you must upload the license file to unlock the application for you to use.
If your license expires, you won't be able to access GitHub Enterprise Server via a web browser or Git. If needed, you will be able to use command-line utilities to back up all your data.
Next steps
- To download your license file, see 下载 GitHub Enterprise 许可证.
- To upload your license file to GitHub Enterprise Server, see 将新许可证上传到 GitHub Enterprise Server.
- To back up your GitHub Enterprise Server instance, see 使用备份实用程序在实例上配置备份.
- If you have questions about renewing your license, contact GitHub 的销售团队.