How to Install a Sonatype License File (.lic)

Sonatype product license keys are shipped in binary form in a file ending with ".lic" extension.  A license file is not something you can open, it needs to be installed in one of our products.

License Installation

Instructions for installing your license via the product's web UI can be found here:

• Nexus Repo 2.x
• Nexus Repo 3.x
• Nexus IQ Server

Note that if your organization has purchased both products the licenses may be combined into a single license key.

Advanced Scenarios

If the web UI is not available, or you want to automate license installation the instructions for doing so can be found here:

• Nexus Repo 2.x 
• Nexus Repo 3.x
• Nexus IQ Server