Licensing the Development Docker Container

Convert a container created from the free Development Docker Image to a fully functional development environment.

Thanks for your interest in October CMS! Please follow the instructions below to license your development Docker container and remove all limitations. Licensing the container will convert it to an updatable development Docker environment. You can also watch the video tutorial.

Development Docker Image Tutorial

Learn how to install and use the October CMS Development Docker Image on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Watch the tutorial

How to License a Container

An October CMS account is required to license a container. If you don't have an account, you can register for free. October CMS offers various subscription plans. The steps below explain how to obtain an individual license. You can find more options on the Pricing page.

  • Log into your October CMS account.
  • Go to the Project List.
  • Create a new project or select an existing project.
  • On the License tab, click Buy License.
  • After purchasing a license, click Display License Key on the Project page. Copy the project key.
  • In the October CMS back-end panel, go to the Settings / System Updates page.
  • Click Register Software.
  • Paste your License Key and click Attach to Project.
  • Click Check for Updates.
  • In the Software Update popup click Update Software. If no updates are available, click Force Update.
  • Wait until the update process finishes. It can take a few minutes.

To remove the welcome popup from the October CMS Administration Area, please delete the plugins/october/demoonboarding directory from the installation.