# Elastic License activation without internet (on prem)

**URL:** https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-license-activation-without-internet-on-prem/370110
**Category:** Elasticsearch
**Tags:** license
**Created:** [November 6, 2024, 10:09am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-license-activation-without-internet-on-prem/370110 "2024-11-06T10:09:12Z")
**Posts on this page:** 2
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### Author: ![TCT](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/tct/32/137946_2.png) [@TCT](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/TCT)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2024, 10:09am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-license-activation-without-internet-on-prem/370110/1 "2024-11-06T10:09:12Z")

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I am using a self-managed Elastic Stack in a private network without internet access, and I want to know if it's possible to activate the Elastic License without an internet connection.

In the License Management section of Kibana, I found that I can upload a JSON key file. Does this process require an internet connection?

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### Author: ![TimV](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/timv/32/13162_2.png) [@TimV](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/TimV)
#### Post date: [November 7, 2024, 1:58am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-license-activation-without-internet-on-prem/370110/2 "2024-11-07T01:58:03Z")

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Uploading a license does **not** require internet access.

It is possible to run a licensed, self-managed stack in an air-gapped environment.  
Some parts require special handling, e.g. Kibana Maps and Fleet Packages will require the installation of additional local components.