The JFrog Platform Deployments (JPDs) manage activation, renewal, and upgrade of all Artifactory type services under your control. It also includes the following benefits:
Upload your license buckets using a signed URL or by uploading an offline bucket file.
Licenses can be managed from the JPD UI or using the REST API.
Large number of Artifactory instances can be easily managed and automated using license buckets (requires Mission Control).
Note
An active license is required to use the JFrog Platform. If your license is expired or inactive, the JFrog Platform will become read-only.
The following sections provide detailed information on how to manage licenses.