License Activation

After purchasing a license, you need to download and activate it on your POS server.

Steps

1. Download Your License

Log in to the Moneta Pay Portal and go to Licenses. Click Download on your license to get the license JSON file.

2. Upload to Your POS

During the POS setup wizard, you'll be prompted to upload your license file. If the POS is already running, place the license file at /etc/moneta_pay/license.json on the server.

3. Bind to Hardware

Licenses are bound to a specific hardware ID to prevent unauthorized use. The first time your POS server starts with a new license, it automatically generates a hardware ID and binds the license.

You can also manually bind from the portal: go to Licenses > [Your License] > Bind and enter the hardware ID shown on the POS server.

Trial Licenses

New installations automatically receive a trial license during the setup wizard:

• 18 days validity
• 5 waiters, 2 terminals
• Full feature access

This gives you time to evaluate the system before purchasing.

License Expiry

When your license expires:

1. Grace period — the system continues to work for a short period with renewal reminders
2. Limited mode — after the grace period, new orders are restricted but existing data is preserved
3. Renewal — renew anytime from the portal to restore full functionality

Card subscriptions renew automatically, so you don't need to worry about expiry.