# Install licenses in Licensing Server

> Request, import, and verify licenses in Licensing Server before assigning seats to users.

Before you can assign seats to users, you must import a valid license into Licensing Server.

To request and install the license:

### 1. Export the license request

Copy the license request file from the Licensing Server pod in the cluster:

```text
kubectl cp -n asset-solutions \
unity-licensing-server-0:/opt/LicensingServer/server-registration-request.xml \
./server-registration-request.xml
```

### 2. Request the license from Unity

Share the request file `server-registration-request.xml` with your Unity contact for them to issue the license.

### 3. Import the license into Licensing Server

Copy the received license to the Licensing Server pod in the cluster:

```text
kubectl cp -n asset-solutions \
<license-name>.zip \
unity-licensing-server-0:/tmp/licserver/ServerImport/
```

### 4. Verify the license installation

In the [Licensing Server dashboard](/cloud/virtual-private-cloud/admin/licensing/configure-access-licensing-server.md#open-the-licensing-server-dashboard), go to **Server Licenses** and verify that the license status is `Ok`.

After you complete these steps, the license is installed and ready for seat assignment.

## Next steps

[Manage users and seats](/cloud/virtual-private-cloud/admin/licensing/manage-users-seats.md)