Pain point · Billing · Causes churn
License changes can leave Strapi using the previous license for 12 hours
1 source thread · first seen 2026-10
Summary
After a restart within one minute of a license registry check, Strapi can reuse license data for the old key without validating the new key. This can apply incorrect features and seat limits until the next check, potentially disabling admins after an upgrade.
Evidence
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“When the license key changes, Strapi can keep the previous license for up to 12 hours”