The Confluence Server ID Explained
Platform Notice: Cloud and Data Center - This article applies equally to both cloud and data center platforms.
Support for Server* products ended on February 15th 2024. If you are running a Server product, you can visit the Atlassian Server end of support announcement to review your migration options.
*Except Fisheye and Crucible
What causes this Server ID to be generated? Is it tied to the hardware, OS, or Confluence instance?
The Server ID:
is generated when you install Confluence for the first time
exists for the life of the Confluence instance
survives an upgrade
is held in the database
is not bound to a specific license
is the same for all servers in a cluster
You can read more at the Atlassian Licensing & Purchasing FAQ.
How can I locate my server ID via a SQL database query?
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SELECT * FROM BANDANA WHERE bandanakey = 'confluence.server.id';What's the policy on re-associating licenses with server IDs?
There's no need to do this. Once you have a Server ID associated to a license, you can leave it as is.
What happens when I need to reinstall (quickly) on a different system?
Because the server ID is held in the database, it travels with the instance when the database or XML backup is restored on the new system. You need not generate a new Server ID for your new system.
What do I do when the license screen from my.atlassian.com is asking for my Server ID?
The Server ID is located on the license screen. If you have only a License ID, you may bypass the requirement to enter a Server ID - just look for the link on my.atlassian.com after choosing "associate server ID." Check Unable to Find Server ID for Confluence 2.5.4 or Before for further info.
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