# Classic license ## Obtain a classic license from get.weka.io A classic license is a text-based license file generated via [get.weka.io](https://get.weka.io) for a specific WEKA cluster. You must apply this license to the intended cluster. {% hint style="info" %} Only users with the Account Owner role can manage licenses. {% endhint %} #### **Before you begin** 1. **WEKA account:** Ensure you have a WEKA account. If not, follow the instructions in [/pages/-LBPpQywf8kdKW5IrFzf#register-to-get.weka.io](https://docs.weka.io/4.4/licensing/pages/-LBPpQywf8kdKW5IrFzf#register-to-get.weka.io "mention"). 2. **Cluster information:** Collect your cluster’s GUID and capacity values by running the following command on your WEKA system: ``` weka cluster license ``` **Sample output** {% code overflow="wrap" %} ```bash Licensing status: Unlicensed Your cluster is currently unlicensed. Please go to https://get.weka.io/ to get a license or enroll in a subscription. When asked, you'll need the following details to create your license: Cluster GUID : bbb6639d-3eaa-483b-b532-31a560d5859d Raw Drive Capacity : 11399 GB Usable Capacity : 0 GB Object-store Capacity : 0 GB If you already have a license, please enter it by running weka cluster license set ``` {% endcode %} **Procedure** 1. **Sign in to** [**get.weka.io**](http://get.weka.io)**:** Sign in using your WEKA account credentials. 2. **Obtain an entitlement:** Sales Operations will assign an entitlement to your account. You can view available entitlements on the **Account Dashboard**. ![Outstanding Entitlements pane](/files/LlWGpFcYaRkgoSP6dxaO) 3. **Create the license:** 1. In the Outstanding Entitlements section, select **Create a license**. 2. In the next pane, select the entitlement line item for which the license will be created. 3. Select **Create a license** again to proceed. ![Create a license](/files/pjUpBiIXbIrjdkUMxnWN) 5. **Enter cluster information:** In the Create License dialog: 1. Enter the Cluster GUID and capacity values obtained earlier. 2. Optionally, enter higher capacity values if planning a future cluster expansion. The license defines the capacity limits for the cluster and does not need to match current usage exactly. 6. **Complete the process:** Select **Create License** to generate the license. You can apply it to your WEKA cluster. ![Create license dialog](/files/tlC2oFtdJMqR56SRYxyW) ## Apply or update a license to the cluster After creating a license, apply it to the cluster. Only one license can be active at a time; applying a new license replaces the existing one. **Procedure** 1. In the Licenses tab in get.weka.io, select the three dots to the right of the license details and then select **Show License Text**. ![Show license text](/files/KKQSgafQyrzigHHEgN8K) 2. In the License Text dialog that opens, select **copy to clipboard**. License text dialog 3. If you use the CLI to apply the license, run the following command:\ `weka cluster license set `\ Where the \ is the license copied to the clipboard. 4. If you use the GUI to apply the license, do the following: * From the menu, select **Configure > Cluster Settings.** * From the Cluster Settings pane, select **License**. * Paste the license copied to the clipboard, and select **Save**.
## Reuse an existing license on a new cluster When installing a new cluster, it is assigned with a new GUID. You can reuse an existing license for the newly-installed cluster. **Procedure** 1. In the Licenses tab in get.weka.io, select the three dots to the right of the license details and then select **Change Cluster GUID**. ![Show license text](/files/DiVM1S1RjCKrJpdP6CWH) 2\. Set the new cluster GUID and select **Save Changes**. ![Change cluster GUID](/files/wPi1Me5evrvOwGdVAxqc) 3\. Apply the license with the updated GUID. See [#apply-or-update-a-license-to-the-cluster](#apply-or-update-a-license-to-the-cluster "mention"). ## Changing the size of your license When you purchase additional entitlement to increase the license size of an existing cluster, you must create and apply a new license. This requires deactivating the current license for that cluster in the [get.weka.io](https://get.weka.io) portal. Deactivating a license has no impact on cluster operations. License deactivation reclaims capacity back to your linked entitlement, enabling you to: * Expand existing clusters * Rebuild clusters * Correct licenses issued with incorrect capacity This process allows you to redeploy the appropriate capacity without contacting support, streamlining license management. **Procedure:** 1. **Locate the license:** Log in to [get.weka.io](https://get.weka.io) and navigate to the Licenses page. Identify the license associated with the cluster you want to deactivate. 2. **Deactivate the license:** Select the **More options** icon (three dots) next to the relevant license, then select Deactivate License. This action does not impact the operation of the associated cluster.

License options menu

3. **Confirm deactivation:** In the Deactivate License dialog, verify the license details. When confirmed, select **Deactivate License** to complete the process.

Deactivate License

After deactivation, the license capacity is returned to the linked entitlement. You can then use the available entitlement to [#apply-or-update-a-license-to-the-cluster](#apply-or-update-a-license-to-the-cluster "mention"). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.weka.io/4.4/licensing/classic-licensing.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.