What happens if the Confluence license expires?

• A. Users can still update the Confluence site
• B. The license detail area becomes inaccessible
• C. The system automatically renews the license
• D. Users cannot update the Confluence site

Answer: (D)

Licensing controls whether the instance can accept changes. When the Confluence license expires, the system switches to a restricted mode that blocks edits and updates. In this state, users can’t publish or modify content or configurations, so updating the Confluence site isn’t possible until a valid license is applied again. The system does not auto-renew license permissions—you’ll need to renew manually to restore full functionality. The renewal process is typically done by an administrator through the licensing area, rather than the product automatically renewing on its own.