The Glasswall Portal allows users to upload their Glasswall license via the *System settings* page, as well as retrieve information about an existing license.

If you don't have a Glasswall license but would like to obtain one, please [contact us](https://www.glasswall.com/contact/).

**Note:** if you would like to set up license management without a portal installation, please refer to the [API setup guide](/halo/license-management-api-setup-guide).

## License management

* [Prerequisites](license-management-portal-setup-guide#prerequisites)
* [Upload a new license](license-management-portal-setup-guide#uploading-a-new-license)
* [Update an existing license](license-management-portal-setup-guide#updating-an-existing-license)
* [Remove an active license](/halo/license-management-portal-setup-guide#removing-an-active-license)

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## Prerequisites

- Required services:
    - `Cdrplatform/portal`
    - `Cdrplatform/portal-access`
- Configuration of SSO login in the Glasswall Portal
- An Admin SSO login to access the *System settings* page
- Valid Glasswall license in **.lic** format

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## Uploading a new license

1. Launch the **Glasswall Portal**.

2. Navigate to the *System settings* page.
    - **Note:** this page is only visible if you are logged in via an Admin account.

3. Click **Browse** and upload your valid Glasswall license.

![02_Uploadlicense](/.attachments/02_uploadlicense.png)

Your license details are displayed, indicating that your license is ready to use.

## Updating an existing license

To update an existing license, follow the steps above and click **Change license**.

![03_Updatelicense](/.attachments/03_updatelicense.png)

## Removing an active license

Please follow the steps from the [API setup guide](/halo/license-management-api-setup-guide) to remove an active license.