# Update Bindplane License

If your Bindplane license has expired or you need to update it for any reason, you can do so by following the instructions below.

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If you require a new license key or have any questions, please contact [<mark style="color:blue;">support@bindplane.com</mark>](mailto:support@bindplane.com)
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### Bindplane Cloud

To apply or swap a license key after signup, go to Organization Settings and enter your key. Changes take effect immediately.

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### Self-Hosted

#### Linux

Linux deployments can be updated by running the following command:

```bash
sudo BINDPLANE_CONFIG_HOME=/var/lib/bindplane \
    /usr/local/bin/bindplane init license \
    --config /etc/bindplane/config.yaml
```

When prompted, enter the new license key.

If you are unable to run the command above, you can manually update the license key in the`/etc/bindplane/config.yaml` file. Open the file in a text editor and update the `license` value.

```yaml
license: 'YOUR_LICENSE_KEY'
```

Once the command has finished, issue a server restart command.

```bash
sudo systemctl restart bindplane
```

#### Kubernetes (Helm)

Bindplane's license is configured as a Kubernetes secret or a value in the Helm chart. To update the license, you can update the secret or the Helm chart value with the new license key.

Reference the [Bindplane Helm Chart](https://github.com/observIQ/bindplane-op-helm) for more information.