New license file format to support larger licenses
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| Enabled for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|
| Admins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically | - | 
Nov 16, 2021 |
Business value
The new BCLicense file format serves as an alternate to the existing FLF license file format. The new format resolves the constrictions that the FLF format caused for large license files.
Feature details
Effective November 12, 2021, customers can choose between two license file formats:
- The familiar FLF format
- A new BCLicense format
The BCLicense format removes the resolution issues of large license files in the FLF format. The BCLicense file will also offer an alternative if a license of type FLF cannot be imported.
Both license files are included in a .zip file and contain the same permissions to unlock features and data.
Customers must be on the most current cumulative update to use licenses of type BCLicense. The BCLicense format is supported on versions 17 and later.
There's no change to the process of importing the license file into the product.
Contact your company’s IT support team in the event of issues downloading the files.
See also
Uploading the License File for Business Central On-Premises (docs)