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title: Telegraf Enterprise licensing
description: Apply and manage Telegraf Enterprise licenses in Telegraf Controller to unlock higher limits, audit logging, and enterprise authentication.
url: https://docs.influxdata.com/telegraf/controller/telegraf-enterprise/
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publisher: InfluxData
canonical: https://docs.influxdata.com/telegraf/controller/telegraf-enterprise/
date: '2026-06-24T05:47:49-07:00'
lastmod: '2026-06-24T05:47:49-07:00'
---

* Telegraf Enterprise

A **Telegraf Enterprise** license unlocks higher limits and enterprise features
in Telegraf Controller. For the Telegraf Enterprise package overview
(what’s included, comparison with the free tier, how to obtain a license), see[Telegraf Enterprise](/telegraf/enterprise/).

#### Telegraf Enterprise

Unlock higher configuration and agent limits, enhanced security features, and official support for Telegraf and Telegraf Controller.

[ Upgrade to Enterprise](/telegraf/enterprise/)

This section documents how to apply, manage, and troubleshoot Telegraf
Enterprise licenses *in Telegraf Controller*. The license file itself, and
the purchasing/contract process, are handled by InfluxData.
To purchase a Telegraf Enterprise license,[contact InfluxData](https://influxdata.com/contact-sales-telegraf-enterprise/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=Telegraf-Enterprise).

### [Apply a license](/telegraf/controller/telegraf-enterprise/apply-license/)

Apply a Telegraf Enterprise license to Telegraf Controller using the LICENSE\_FILE\_PATH environment variable at startup or by uploading the license through the UI.

### [View and update a license](/telegraf/controller/telegraf-enterprise/manage-license/)

View the current Telegraf Enterprise license details, check entitlements and usage, replace an expiring license, or remove the license to revert to the free tier.

### [License enforcement](/telegraf/controller/telegraf-enterprise/license-enforcement/)

How Telegraf Controller enforces scale limits and Enterprise feature gating based on your license status, including expiration phases, grace period behavior, and response headers.

### [Troubleshoot licensing](/telegraf/controller/telegraf-enterprise/troubleshoot/)

Diagnose and resolve common Telegraf Enterprise license issues, including validation errors on upload, missing licenses at startup, and unexpected enforcement behavior.