> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bagofwords.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# License Key

> Activate Enterprise Edition by configuring your license key

Bag of words Enterprise Edition (EE) is activated with a license key. Without a key, the platform runs in Community Edition.

## Set the license key

Provide the key via the `BOW_LICENSE_KEY` environment variable:

```bash theme={null}
export BOW_LICENSE_KEY="bow_lic_..."
```

Then reference it in `bow-config.yaml`:

```yaml theme={null}
license:
  key: ${BOW_LICENSE_KEY}
```

<Note>The `license` block is commented out by default in `bow-config.yaml`. Uncomment it and restart the backend to pick up the key.</Note>

## Verify activation

After restarting, open **Settings → License** in the app. A valid key shows:

* Tier (`team` or `enterprise`)
* Organization name
* License ID
* Expiration date

If the key is invalid or expired, the app falls back to Community Edition.

## Getting a license

Contact [hi@bagofwords.com](mailto:hi@bagofwords.com) to request a license key.