# License Type

#### Use License from the System

You can use OS licenses provided by the cloud platform. You need to pay for the licenses which are billed on a pay-as-you-go basis. The licenses are managed by the cloud platform.

#### Bring Your Own License (BYOL)

What Is BYOL?

Bring Your Own License (BYOL) allows you to use your own OS licenses. You do not need to pay for the licenses but need to manage them by yourself.

How Can I Use BYOL?

If you choose BYOL, you need to manage licenses by yourself. The cloud platform provides functions you need for maintaining license compliance during the lifecycle of your license.

Application Scenarios

You can choose BYOL when you create a BMS.

The system will not allow you to change the license type after you create the BMS.

Parent topic: Security