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Is a License File Update Required When Upgrading from Veeam v12 to v13 in an Offline Environment?

  • July 30, 2026
  • 1 comment
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Hello,

We have two Veeam Backup & Replication v12 environments:

  • Veeam Data Platform Essentials
  • Veeam Data Platform Foundation

Both environments are isolated from the Internet, and license updates are performed manually rather than automatically.

If we upgrade these environments to Veeam Backup & Replication v13, can we continue using the existing license without importing an updated license file, provided that the current license is still valid and has not expired?

The following conditions apply:

  • The current license is still within its validity period.
  • No changes will be made to the edition (Essentials or Foundation).
  • No changes will be made to the number of licensed instances or sockets.
  • The environments will remain offline.

Under these conditions, is a license file update required when upgrading from v12 to v13?

Thank you.

1 comment

kristofpoppe
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  • Veeam Vanguard
  • July 30, 2026

Veeam Backup & Replication v13 uses the exact same license file format that was introduced in version 10. During the upgrade process, the v13 setup wizard will automatically detect, validate, and carry over your currently installed v12 license. You will not be prompted to manually upload a new lic-file if the existing one passes the system checks