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Upgrade to Business License
Upgrade your Webiny project to unlock Business tier features.
Overview
Webiny projects start with the Community edition by default. To access Business tier features like multi-tenancy and advanced ACL, you need to upgrade through the Webiny Control Panel (WCP). This guide covers the upgrade process.
Key Concepts
Webiny Control Panel (WCP)
- Organization: Container for multiple projects
- Project: Holds license information and environment configurations
- License: Defines feature access level (Community, Business, Enterprise)
- Environment: Links a Webiny deployment to a WCP project
Webiny Instance
- Instance: Your actual Webiny deployment on AWS
- Users: Content editors and admins in your Webiny instance (separate from WCP team members)
Upgrade Process
1. Create WCP Account
Visit https://app.webiny.com
and create a free account if you don’t have one.
2. Create Project
In the WCP dashboard:
- Click “Create New Project”
- Provide a project name and description
- Select your desired license tier
3. Link Your Instance
WCP provides a CLI command to link your deployed instance. In your project directory, run:
Replace <YOUR_PROJECT_ID> with the ID shown in WCP after creating your project.
4. Redeploy
Apply the license by redeploying your instance:
Verify Upgrade
After deployment completes, verify the upgrade:
- Access your Admin panel
- Check for Business tier features in the menu
- Multi-tenancy options should now be available
Business Tier Features
With Business tier activated, you gain access to:
- Multi-tenancy: Isolate content and users
- Advanced ACL: Fine-grained permissions
- Custom domains: Use your own domains
- Priority support: Direct access to Webiny team
Environment Management
You can link different environments to the same WCP project:
Each environment maintains its own license activation status.