how to use Jira Dev Environment License

[Juby John]

Has anyone ever used developer license for Jira? This is different from production license. I would like to know how we can use this to create multiple instances of dev Jira environment.

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Accepted solution]

All the time.  You apply it in exactly the same way as any other licence and you get the same user numbers and end-date in your test system.

[Juby John]

 Thanks Nic but i think i am not clear with my question i will try again.       

I am assuming Jira development instance is independent  from Prod and and this dev instance will not be a copy of prod. Do i need to download new Jira server in the license section and then use this dev license?

I know where to use my production license but not sure on which instance to use my dev license.

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

Go to your "my.atlassian" account and find your production licence.  Underneath it, there's a link for "development licence" which will give you a different key to paste into your dev system.

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

Sorry, I missed the download bit - yes, you will need to download a new Jira and install it, same way you created production.

[Juby John]

Thanks Nic got it.

[Juby John]

I have a few more questions. 

I can use Download Jira Software (Server) to download new instance? Will it override or affect my existing Jira prod environment in anyway? 

Also currently we are using Jira6.4 so if i install Jira 7.0 and use the dev license will it be an issue?

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

Yes, "download" will take you to the public downloads.  It is just a download, you'll need to run it or unpack it on a server (or your local machine)

Your licence will work for any version from 4.0 to anything released before the end of your licence!

[Juby John]

Thanks Nic. 

Will it override or affect my existing Jira prod environment in anyway?