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h2. Overview 
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Administrators can manage licences via the *Admin Console*.  The *Licence Details* page also provides you with an overview of your licence variables such as number of users and expiry dates. 
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h2. Licence Details
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Once you login to Yellowfin you will be able to view and updatemanage your licence from the administration panel.  
# Login as an administrator and navigate to the Administration panel via the administration link from the main Yellowfin navigation links.
# Click the licence details link to open the licence management screen.
# You will now see a screen as detailed below.  This will provide an overview of the number of licences and users you have.  You will also be able to load a new licence file into the application*Licence Details* page by navigating to *Administration* > *Admin Console* > *Licence Details*

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Here you will be able to view the current licence parameters used by your instance and upload new files.

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h2. Upload Licence
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After you have installed Yellowfin you may need to update your licence file.  Generally the licence key you receive with the installer is for a limited time only.  When you receive your new licence key or a regenerated licence key you can update it via *Administration* > *Admin Console* > *Licence Details*. Here you will have to select by selecting the file you wish to use and upload on the *Licence Details* page.

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You will then be shown the licence parameters of the file you selected and asked to confirm that it is correct to complete the upload.

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h3. Invalid Licence Message
If your licence is invalid you will be presented with a licence error message.  Confirm the licence is valid (dates, hostname) by viewing the parameters in a text editor.  If all parameters appear to be valid contact Yellowfin for support.

h3. Incorrect Host Message
To load a new licence file you must do so from the server on which Yellowfin is installed.  If you do not do so the followingan error is displayed.

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