N8n license key activation problem on self-hosted Hostinger VPS

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I have n8n self-hosted in a Hostinger VPS and already received a license key. But when I enter to Settings > Usage & Plan > Enter activation key, I receive the next message:

Activation failed

Activation key has already been used on this instance
Activation key has already been used on this instance

Any tip to solve the problem? OS is Ubuntu 24.04

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Hey @IbarCarty

Try running

docker exec -u node -it [n8n-container-name] n8n license:clear

Or in docker desktop run this in the container terminal

n8n license:clear

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Sorry, I’m new at this. I don’t know which is my container name. I know which is my host name.
When I enter that command on the terminal it says: “Error response from daemon: No such container:”
How can I look for my container name?

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@IbarCarty

Do you have docker desktop , it will show in the container page
Or in your pc terminal type : docker ps
And look for the container using n8n image

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Great!!! It worked with the command: docker exec -u node -it [n8n-container-name] n8n license:clear
Thanks a lot for the help!!! :raising_hands:t2:

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