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layout: api
page_title: /sys/license - HTTP API
sidebar_title: /sys/license
description: |-
The `/sys/license` endpoint is used to view and update the license used in
Vault.
---
# `/sys/license`
~> **Enterprise Only** – These endpoints require Vault Enterprise.
The `/sys/license` endpoint is used to view and update the license used in
Vault.
## Read License
This endpoint returns information about the currently installed license.
| Method | Path |
| :----- | :------------- |
| `GET` | `/sys/license` |
### Sample Request
```
$ curl \
--header "X-Vault-Token: ..." \
http://127.0.0.1:8200/v1/sys/license
```
### Sample Response
```json
{
"data": {
"expiration_time": "2017-11-14T16:34:36.546753-05:00",
"features": ["UI", "HSM", "Performance Replication", "DR Replication"],
"license_id": "temporary",
"start_time": "2017-11-14T16:04:36.546753-05:00"
},
"warnings": ["time left on license is 29m33s"]
}
```
## Install License
This endpoint is used to install a license into Vault.
| Method | Path |
| :----- | :------------- |
| `PUT` | `/sys/license` |
### Parameters
- `text` `(string: )` – The text of the license.
_DR Secondary Specific Parameters_
- `dr_operation_token` `(string: )` - DR operation token used to authorize this request.
### Sample Payload
```json
{
"text": "01ABCDEFG..."
}
```
### Sample Request
```
$ curl \
--header "X-Vault-Token: ..." \
--request PUT \
--data @payload.json \
http://127.0.0.1:8200/v1/sys/license
```