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Enterprise License Keys enable access to advanced Lightdash Enterprise Edition features on self-hosted instances. These features include enhanced security, performance optimizations, and advanced collaboration tools designed for large organizations.

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Getting an Enterprise License Key

To obtain an Enterprise License Key for your self-hosted Lightdash instance:
  1. Contact our team - Schedule a call with our enterprise team to discuss your requirements and get your license key.
  2. Receive your license key - Our team will provide you with a unique license key tailored to your organization’s needs.

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Configuring Your License Key

Once you have received your Enterprise License Key, you need to configure it in your Lightdash deployment.

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Using Environment Variables

Add the following environment variable to your Lightdash configuration: 
LIGHTDASH_LICENSE_KEY=your-enterprise-license-key-here

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Using Helm (Kubernetes)

If you’re deploying Lightdash on Kubernetes using Helm, add the license key to your values.yaml file: 
secrets:
  LIGHTDASH_LICENSE_KEY: your-enterprise-license-key-here
Then update your Helm deployment: 
helm upgrade lightdash lightdash/lightdash -n lightdash -f values.yaml

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Using Docker Compose

For Docker Compose deployments, add the license key to your docker-compose.yml file: 
services:
  lightdash:
    environment:
      - LIGHTDASH_LICENSE_KEY=your-enterprise-license-key-here

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Verifying Your License

After configuring your license key and restarting Lightdash, you can verify that enterprise features are enabled by:
  1. Logging in as an admin user
  2. Navigating to Settings → Organization
  3. Checking for the “Enterprise Edition” badge

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Enterprise Features

With a valid Enterprise License Key, you’ll have access to:
  • Advanced authentication - Enhanced SSO options and security controls
  • Extended analytics - Additional usage analytics and monitoring capabilities
  • Priority support - Direct access to our enterprise support team
  • Advanced customization - Additional configuration options for large deployments
  • Performance optimizations - Features designed for high-scale deployments

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Troubleshooting

If enterprise features are not available after configuring your license key:
  1. Verify the license key is correctly set in your environment variables
  2. Ensure Lightdash has been restarted after adding the license key
  3. Check the Lightdash logs for any license-related error messages
  4. Contact our enterprise support team for assistance
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