openproject/docs/enterprise-guide/enterprise-on-premises-guide/activate-enterprise-on-premises/README.md

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# Activate the Enterprise on-premises edition

The OpenProject Enterprise on-premises edition builds on top of the Community edition.

In order to upgrade your OpenProject Community edition to the Enterprise on-premises edition, sign into your OpenProject environment with an administrator account.

**Click on your user avatar in the upper right corner** (1) and select **Administration** from the dropdown menu (2). 

![Enterprise-Admin](Enterprise-Admin.png)

Next, select **Enterprise Edition** from the menu items (3).

![enterprise-select-menu](image-20210120113056133.png)



Do you already have an Enterprise on-premises token?

Yes: Then you can proceed entering your token as described below.

No: Then you will need to [order your Enterprise on-premises token](#order-the-enterprise-on-premises-edition) or [request a trial token](../enterprise-on-premises-trial) first.

In the Enterprise on-premises edition section, copy and paste the full content of your Enterprise on-premises support token into the input field and press the blue **Save** button.

![insert-enterprise-on-premises-token](activate-enterprise-on-premises-token.png)

Your Enterprise on-premises edition is now active.

## Order the Enterprise on-premises edition

If you want to **order the Enterprise on-premises edition** click on the **+ Order Enterprise Edition** button shown on the page. You can also [request a trial token](../enterprise-on-premises-trial) to test the premium features included in the Enterprise on-premises edition.

![Order-Enterprise-on-premises](Upgrade-to-Enterprise-on-premises.png)



Once you purchased an Enterprise on-premises edition token or received a trial token you can [activate it by pasting the token in the designated area of the Enterprise Edition section](#activate-the-enterprise-edition).

You can find pricing options and FAQ regarding pricing, booking and billing on our [pricing website](https://www.openproject.org/pricing/#FAQ).