Summary

This article aims to answer frequently asked questions about the Bitbucket Server ID.

Solution

What causes this Server ID to be generated? Is it tied to the hardware, OS, or Bitbucket instance?

The Server ID:

• is generated when you install Bitbucket for the first time
• exists for the life of the Bitbucket 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 the REST API?

curl -u <admin-user> <bitbucket-url>/rest/api/1.0/admin/license

How can I locate my Server ID via a SQL database query?

SELECT * FROM app_property WHERE prop_key = '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 with 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. If you would like to change the Server ID on your cloned instance, please refer to the steps outlined in Changing Server ID for Bitbucket Server Cloned Instances.