# About subscription licenses



## Overview

Starting with NGINX Plus R33, subscription licenses use JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) and require usage reporting.  

To get started, add a valid license to each instance and set up usage reporting.

The resources below cover upgrading, setting up your environment, and understanding NGINX product licensing and reporting.

## Featured content

  
### [Get started](getting-started/)

    Learn how NGINX Plus subscription licensing works, what’s required, and how to set up your environment.
  

  
### [Licensing workflows](nginx-plus-licensing-workflows/)

    View flowcharts that show license validation and usage reporting checks at startup, renewal, and during operation.
  

  
### [Instructional videos](instructional-videos/)

    Watch step-by-step videos on sending usage reports and installing or upgrading NGINX Plus.