chore(submodule): update LOGAR-LICENSING to include .lic package export and renewal seat expansion

README.md

@@ -104,13 +104,14 @@ graph TB
   - `OID_LOGAR_SEATS (1.3.6.1.4.1.59999.1.1)`: Embeds the exact licensed seat quota directly inside the signed Subordinate CA certificate.
   - `OID_LOGAR_LICENSE_ID (1.3.6.1.4.1.59999.1.2)`: Uniquely tracks enterprise license entitlement.
   - `OID_LOGAR_ISSUER_URL (1.3.6.1.4.1.59999.1.3)`: Embedded endpoint coordinate (`https://logar.eibl.tech`).
-- **Exportable `.lic` Request Files**:
+- **Exportable `.lic` Request & Activated `.lic` Packages**:
-  - The LOGAR server generates its Subordinate CA private key (`certs/ca.key`), Certificate Signing Request (`certs/ca.csr`), and packages them into an exportable `logar_server.lic` file containing the CSR, server fingerprint, and license authority coordinate.
+  - **Request**: The LOGAR server generates its Subordinate CA private key (`certs/ca.key`), Certificate Signing Request (`certs/ca.csr`), and packages them into an exportable `logar_server.lic` file.
-  - Exportable directly from the WebUI or via CLI (`python src/Server.py --export-lic server.lic`).
+  - **Activation Package**: The master license authority issues an activated `.lic` package containing the signed Subordinate CA, granted seat quota, server metadata, and the Master Root CA (`upstream_ca.crt`).
-- **One-Time Pass & Zero-Touch mTLS Renewals**:
+  - Importable via WebUI or CLI (`python src/Server.py --import-lic activated.lic` or `--import-ca`).
-  - The signed CA certificate only needs to be imported **once** into the LOGAR Server (via WebUI or CLI `--import-ca`).
+- **Self-Updating Client Servers & Dynamic Seat Expansion**:
-  - Once imported, the server hub's background watchdog monitors `ca.crt` expiration (< 30 days).
+  - Client servers update themselves against the master authority (`logar.eibl.tech`) over mTLS (`python src/Server.py --sync-license` or via WebUI / automated watchdog).
-  - Renewals are performed **automatically over mTLS**: the LOGAR Server authenticates directly against `https://logar.eibl.tech/api/license/renew` using its existing active certificate and key, receives the renewed Subordinate CA certificate preserving its seat quota, and reloads its in-flight `ssl.SSLContext` without dropping client connections or restarting services.
+  - Seat quotas can be increased with each renewal or updated on-demand on the master authority.
+  - The client server automatically detects the higher seat count in the signed certificate's OID, updates its database and runtime configuration, and reloads its in-flight `ssl.SSLContext` without dropping client connections or restarting services.
 
 ### 3. Integrated Fleet Licensing & WebUI Dashboard
 - **WebUI URL**: Accessible at `http://<server_host>:8443/webui` (or `/`).
@@ -118,8 +119,8 @@ graph TB
 - **Licensing Actions**:
   - 1-click **Export .lic Request** file download.
   - Interactive **View & Copy CA CSR** modal.
-  - Drag-and-drop or paste **Import Signed CA Certificate** modal.
+  - Drag-and-drop or paste **Import License (.lic / ca.crt)** modal.
-  - **Renew via mTLS Now** button for immediate upstream renewal.
+  - **Sync & Renew via mTLS** button for immediate upstream synchronization and seat expansion.
 - **Seat Management & Revocation Table**:
   - Lists all connected Windows and Linux edge forwarders.
   - **Revoke Seat**: Instantly drops and blocks the client at the TLS socket handshake layer.

out/linux_client/README.md

@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@ Standalone compiled binary and automated systemd service distribution for Linux
 - **Proactive Expiry Check & Reactive Self-Healing**: Before each run, the client evaluates `client.crt` validity. If within 30 days of expiry, it automatically contacts the hub to renew certificates. If the server Root CA rotates or a TLS handshake error occurs, the client catch-heals by re-enrolling immediately and re-establishing connection without human intervention.
 - **Source-Level Filtering**: Retains events spanning `INFO`, `WARNING`, and `ERROR` (`journalctl -p warning`). Drops debug noise and skips events older than 24 hours.
 - **State Tracking & Deduplication**: Maintains persistent client state in `client_state.json` (tracking systemd journalctl cursors and microsecond timestamps) so every log record is forwarded exactly once without duplicates.
-- **Fail-Safe State Commit**: State is committed only when the server returns a verified `success` response. In the event of a network outage, state remains unchanged and unsent events are retried automatically on the next run.
 - **Fleet Seat Accounting & License Revocation**: Each enrolled client consumes 1 seat from the hub's master license. If revoked by an administrator via the hub WebUI, socket connections are immediately dropped and blocked until reactivated.
+- **Dynamic Seat Expansion & Automatic Hub Synchronization**: The forwarder benefits from the hub's dynamic seat quota expansion; as the hub's license seats are increased and synced with the master authority (`logar.eibl.tech`), edge capacity expands automatically without requiring forwarder configuration changes.
 
 ---
 

out/linux_server/README.md

@@ -110,8 +110,8 @@ http://<SERVER_IP>:8443/webui
 The WebUI provides:
 1. **Real-time Seat Quota Meter**: Visual meter displaying active clients against approved seat quota.
 2. **Export .lic Request**: 1-click download of `logar_server.lic` containing your Subordinate CA CSR and machine fingerprint for `logar.eibl.tech`.
-3. **Import Signed CA Certificate**: Modal to paste or upload the signed `ca.crt` issued by `logar.eibl.tech`. Activating updates your seat limit immediately and reloads mTLS context in-flight.
+3. **Import License (.lic / ca.crt)**: Modal to paste or upload the activated `.lic` package or `ca.crt` issued by `logar.eibl.tech`. Activating updates your seat limit immediately and reloads mTLS context in-flight.
-4. **Trigger mTLS Renewal Now**: Button to test or trigger immediate mTLS renewal against `logar.eibl.tech`.
+4. **Sync & Renew via mTLS**: Button to test or trigger immediate mTLS renewal against `logar.eibl.tech` and pull seat quota increases without restart.
 5. **Client Seat Management**: View all enrolled nodes; click **Revoke Seat** to immediately drop and block an edge node at the socket layer, or **Reactivate** to restore access.
 
 ### CLI Licensing Utilities
@@ -119,10 +119,16 @@ Export a `.lic` request file via CLI:
 ```bash
 ./Server.bin --export-lic server.lic
 ```
-Import a signed CA certificate via CLI:
+Import an activated `.lic` license package or signed CA certificate via CLI:
 ```bash
+./Server.bin --import-lic activated.lic
+# Or alternatively with --import-ca:
 ./Server.bin --import-ca ca.crt
 ```
+Synchronize license and check for seat quota increases against the master authority:
+```bash
+./Server.bin --sync-license
+```
 
 ---
 

out/win_client/README.md

@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@ Standalone compiled executable and installer distribution for Windows Server and
 - **Proactive Expiry Check & Reactive Self-Healing**: Before each run, the client evaluates `client.crt` validity. If within 30 days of expiry, it automatically contacts the hub to renew certificates. If the server Root CA rotates or a TLS handshake error occurs, the client catch-heals by re-enrolling immediately and re-establishing connection without human intervention.
 - **Source-Level Filtering**: Retains events spanning `INFO`, `WARNING`, and `ERROR`. Strips audit events and debug noise, skipping events older than 24 hours.
 - **State Tracking & Deduplication**: Maintains persistent client state in `client_state.json` (tracking event record numbers and timestamp signatures) so every log record is forwarded exactly once without duplicates.
-- **Fail-Safe State Commit**: State is committed only when the server returns a verified `success` response. In the event of a network outage, state remains unchanged and unsent events are retried automatically on the next run.
 - **Fleet Seat Accounting & License Revocation**: Each enrolled client consumes 1 seat from the hub's master license. If revoked by an administrator via the hub WebUI, socket connections are immediately dropped and blocked until reactivated.
+- **Dynamic Seat Expansion & Automatic Hub Synchronization**: The forwarder benefits from the hub's dynamic seat quota expansion; as the hub's license seats are increased and synced with the master authority (`logar.eibl.tech`), edge capacity expands automatically without requiring forwarder configuration changes.
 
 ---
 

out/win_server/README.md

@@ -110,8 +110,8 @@ http://localhost:8443/webui
 The WebUI provides:
 1. **Real-time Seat Quota Meter**: Visual meter displaying active clients against approved seat quota.
 2. **Export .lic Request**: 1-click download of `logar_server.lic` containing your Subordinate CA CSR and machine fingerprint for `logar.eibl.tech`.
-3. **Import Signed CA Certificate**: Modal to paste or upload the signed `ca.crt` issued by `logar.eibl.tech`. Activating updates your seat limit immediately and reloads mTLS context in-flight.
+3. **Import License (.lic / ca.crt)**: Modal to paste or upload the activated `.lic` package or `ca.crt` issued by `logar.eibl.tech`. Activating updates your seat limit immediately and reloads mTLS context in-flight.
-4. **Trigger mTLS Renewal Now**: Button to test or trigger immediate mTLS renewal against `logar.eibl.tech`.
+4. **Sync & Renew via mTLS**: Button to test or trigger immediate mTLS renewal against `logar.eibl.tech` and pull seat quota increases without restart.
 5. **Client Seat Management**: View all enrolled nodes; click **Revoke Seat** to immediately drop and block an edge node at the socket layer, or **Reactivate** to restore access.
 
 ### CLI Licensing Utilities
@@ -119,10 +119,16 @@ Export a `.lic` request file via CLI:
 ```powershell
 .\Server.exe --export-lic C:\LOGAR-Server\server.lic
 ```
-Import a signed CA certificate via CLI:
+Import an activated `.lic` license package or signed CA certificate via CLI:
 ```powershell
+.\Server.exe --import-lic C:\LOGAR-Server\activated.lic
+# Or alternatively with --import-ca:
 .\Server.exe --import-ca C:\LOGAR-Server\ca.crt
 ```
+Synchronize license and check for seat quota increases against the master authority:
+```powershell
+.\Server.exe --sync-license
+```
 
 ---
 

src/Server.py

@@ -866,7 +866,7 @@ def get_ca_csr():
 @app.post("/api/license/import")
 async def import_signed_license(req: Request):
     """
-    Imports and activates a signed CA certificate issued by logar.eibl.tech.
+    Imports and activates a signed CA certificate or .lic file issued by logar.eibl.tech.
     Extracts the seat quota from enterprise X.509 OIDs, stores in SQLite,
     regenerates Server TLS certificate, and dynamically reloads in-flight mTLS context.
     """
@@ -875,36 +875,25 @@ async def import_signed_license(req: Request):
     except Exception:
         raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Invalid JSON body")
 
-    ca_cert_pem = body.get("ca_cert")
+    raw_input = body.get("ca_cert") or body.get("lic") or body.get("raw")
-    if not ca_cert_pem and "lic" in body and isinstance(body["lic"], dict):
+    if not raw_input:
-        ca_cert_pem = body["lic"].get("ca_cert")
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Missing 'lic' or 'ca_cert' payload in request")
-    if not ca_cert_pem:
-        raw_text = body.get("raw", "")
-        if "-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----" in raw_text:
-            ca_cert_pem = raw_text
 
-    if not ca_cert_pem:
+    if isinstance(raw_input, dict):
-        raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Missing 'ca_cert' PEM certificate in request")
+        raw_text = json.dumps(raw_input)
-
+    else:
-    info = enrollment.extract_license_info_from_cert(ca_cert_pem)
+        raw_text = str(raw_input)
-    if not info.get("valid"):
-        raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail=f"Invalid CA certificate: {info.get('error')}")
 
     config = SERVER_STATE.get("config", {})
     cert_dir = config.get("cert_dir", "certs")
-    ca_path = os.path.join(cert_dir, "ca.crt")
 
-    # Backup existing CA if present
+    try:
-    if os.path.exists(ca_path):
+        res = enrollment.import_license_package(raw_text, cert_dir=cert_dir)
-        ts = datetime.now(timezone.utc).strftime("%Y%m%d_%H%M%S")
+    except ValueError as ve:
-        try:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail=str(ve))
-            os.replace(ca_path, f"{ca_path}.{ts}.bak")
-        except Exception:
-            pass
-
-    with open(ca_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
-        f.write(ca_cert_pem)
 
+    info = res["license_info"]
+    ca_cert_pem = res["ca_cert_pem"]
     new_seats = info.get("seats") or config.get("max_seats", 10)
     config["max_seats"] = new_seats
     db_path = config.get("db_path", DEFAULT_DB_FILE)
@@ -946,14 +935,30 @@ async def import_signed_license(req: Request):
 
 
 @app.post("/api/license/renew")
-def trigger_license_renewal():
+@app.post("/api/license/sync")
-    """Explicitly triggers automated mTLS renewal with logar.eibl.tech."""
+async def trigger_license_renewal(request: Request):
+    """
+    Explicitly triggers automated mTLS sync and renewal with logar.eibl.tech.
+    Supports picking up seat quota increases and certificate extensions in-flight.
+    """
+    requested_seats = None
+    seat_increment = 0
+    try:
+        body = await request.json()
+        if isinstance(body, dict):
+            requested_seats = body.get("requested_seats")
+            seat_increment = int(body.get("seat_increment", 0))
+    except Exception:
+        pass
+
     config = SERVER_STATE.get("config", {})
     cert_dir = config.get("cert_dir", "certs")
     lic_server = config.get("license_server_url", "https://logar.eibl.tech")
     success, msg, new_pem = enrollment.renew_ca_cert_mtls(
         cert_dir=cert_dir,
-        license_server_url=lic_server
+        license_server_url=lic_server,
+        requested_seats=requested_seats,
+        seat_increment=seat_increment
     )
     if not success or not new_pem:
         raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail=msg)
@@ -980,7 +985,7 @@ def trigger_license_renewal():
     ssl_ctx = SERVER_STATE.get("ssl_ctx")
     if ssl_ctx:
         reload_mtls_context(ssl_ctx, cert_dir=cert_dir)
-        print("[+] In-flight mTLS SSLContext successfully reloaded after manual renewal.")
+        print(f"[+] In-flight mTLS SSLContext successfully reloaded after renewal/sync (Seats: {info.get('seats')}).")
 
     return {
         "status": "success",
@@ -1343,10 +1348,10 @@ def serve_webui():
                 <span>📄</span> View / Copy CA CSR
             </button>
             <button class="btn btn-secondary" onclick="openImportModal()">
-                <span>🔑</span> Import Signed CA Certificate
+                <span>🔑</span> Import License (.lic / ca.crt)
             </button>
             <button class="btn btn-success" onclick="triggerMtlsRenewal()">
-                <span>🔄</span> Renew via mTLS Now
+                <span>🔄</span> Sync & Renew via mTLS
             </button>
         </div>
 
@@ -1388,7 +1393,7 @@ def serve_webui():
                         <th>Last Seen</th>
                     </tr>
                 </thead>
-                <tbody>
+                <tbody id="anomaliesTableBody">
                     __ANOMALIES_HTML__
                 </tbody>
             </table>
@@ -1403,7 +1408,7 @@ def serve_webui():
                 <div class="modal-close" onclick="closeModal('csrModal')">&times;</div>
             </div>
             <p style="font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted);">
-                Submit this CSR or the exported <code>.lic</code> file to <strong>__ISSUER_URL__</strong> to receive a CA certificate embedding your seat quota.
+                Submit this CSR or the exported <code>.lic</code> file to <strong>__ISSUER_URL__</strong> to receive an activated <code>.lic</code> package embedding your seat quota.
             </p>
             <textarea id="csrContent" rows="10" readonly></textarea>
             <div style="margin-top: 1rem; display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 8px;">
@@ -1417,13 +1422,13 @@ def serve_webui():
     <div id="importModal" class="modal-overlay">
         <div class="modal">
             <div class="modal-header">
-                <div class="modal-title">Import & Activate Signed CA Certificate</div>
+                <div class="modal-title">Import & Activate Signed License (.lic / ca.crt)</div>
                 <div class="modal-close" onclick="closeModal('importModal')">&times;</div>
             </div>
             <p style="font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted);">
-                Paste the signed <code>ca.crt</code> PEM certificate or activation JSON issued by <strong>__ISSUER_URL__</strong>.
+                Paste the activated <code>.lic</code> JSON package or <code>ca.crt</code> PEM certificate issued by <strong>__ISSUER_URL__</strong>.
             </p>
-            <textarea id="importContent" rows="8" placeholder="-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- ..."></textarea>
+            <textarea id="importContent" rows="8" placeholder="Paste .lic JSON package or -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- ..."></textarea>
             <div style="margin-top: 1rem; display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 8px;">
                 <button class="btn btn-secondary" onclick="closeModal('importModal')">Cancel</button>
                 <button class="btn btn-success" onclick="submitImport()">Activate License</button>
@@ -1467,7 +1472,7 @@ def serve_webui():
 
         async function submitImport() {
             const text = document.getElementById('importContent').value.trim();
-            if (!text) return alert('Please paste certificate content.');
+            if (!text) return alert('Please paste certificate or .lic content.');
             closeModal('importModal');
 
             const resp = await fetch('/api/license/import', {
@@ -1485,15 +1490,15 @@ def serve_webui():
         }
 
         async function triggerMtlsRenewal() {
-            if (!confirm('Initiate immediate automated mTLS renewal with logar.eibl.tech?')) return;
+            if (!confirm('Sync with license authority logar.eibl.tech to renew certificate and check for seat quota updates?')) return;
             showAlert('Connecting to license authority via mTLS...');
-            const resp = await fetch('/api/license/renew', { method: 'POST' });
+            const resp = await fetch('/api/license/sync', { method: 'POST' });
             const data = await resp.json();
             if (resp.ok) {
-                showAlert('Renewal Successful! ' + data.message);
+                showAlert('Sync Successful! ' + data.message + ' (Active Seats: ' + data.seats + ')');
                 setTimeout(() => location.reload(), 1200);
             } else {
-                showAlert('Renewal Failed: ' + (data.detail || 'Authority rejected renewal'), false);
+                showAlert('Sync Failed: ' + (data.detail || 'Authority rejected sync'), false);
             }
         }
 
@@ -1615,6 +1620,8 @@ def main():
     parser.add_argument("--server-port", type=int, default=None, help="TCP port to embed in client config")
     parser.add_argument("--export-lic", type=str, help="Export a .lic license request file containing CA CSR and coordinates")
     parser.add_argument("--import-ca", type=str, help="Import and activate a signed CA certificate or activation .lic file")
+    parser.add_argument("--import-lic", type=str, help="Import and activate an activated .lic license file")
+    parser.add_argument("--sync-license", action="store_true", help="Sync license with master authority and check for seat increases via mTLS")
     args = parser.parse_args()
 
     config = load_or_init_config(args.config)
@@ -1634,42 +1641,71 @@ def main():
         print(f"[+] License request file successfully exported to: {os.path.abspath(args.export_lic)}")
         sys.exit(0)
 
-    # Handle standalone CLI CA import
+    # Handle standalone CLI CA / .lic import
-    if args.import_ca:
+    lic_file = args.import_lic or args.import_ca
-        with open(args.import_ca, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+    if lic_file:
-            content = f.read()
+        try:
-        ca_pem = content
+            res = enrollment.import_license_package(lic_file, cert_dir=cert_dir)
-        if content.strip().startswith("{"):
+        except Exception as e:
-            data = json.loads(content)
+            print(f"[-] Invalid license file {lic_file}: {e}")
-            ca_pem = data.get("ca_cert") or data.get("cert_pem") or content
-
-        info = enrollment.extract_license_info_from_cert(ca_pem)
-        if not info.get("valid"):
-            print(f"[-] Invalid certificate in {args.import_ca}: {info.get('error')}")
             sys.exit(1)
 
-        ca_path = os.path.join(cert_dir, "ca.crt")
+        info = res["license_info"]
-        if os.path.exists(ca_path):
-            ts = datetime.now(timezone.utc).strftime("%Y%m%d_%H%M%S")
-            try:
-                os.replace(ca_path, f"{ca_path}.{ts}.bak")
-            except Exception:
-                pass
-        with open(ca_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
-            f.write(ca_pem)
-
         new_seats = info.get("seats") or config.get("max_seats", 10)
         config["max_seats"] = new_seats
         conn = sqlite3.connect(config["db_path"])
         conn.execute("UPDATE license_config SET max_seats = ?, license_id = ? WHERE id = 1", (new_seats, info.get("license_id")))
         conn.commit()
         conn.close()
-        print(f"[+] Successfully imported and activated signed CA certificate!")
+
+        # Regenerate server certificate signed by new CA
+        ca_cert, ca_key, _, _ = enrollment.generate_ca_if_needed(cert_dir=cert_dir, force_renew=False)
+        enrollment.generate_server_cert_if_needed(
+            ca_cert, ca_key,
+            hostnames=[config.get("tcp_host"), "127.0.0.1", "localhost"],
+            cert_dir=cert_dir,
+            force_renew=True
+        )
+
+        print(f"[+] Successfully imported and activated signed license!")
         print(f"    - Granted Seats: {new_seats}")
         print(f"    - License ID: {info.get('license_id')}")
         print(f"    - Expires: {info.get('not_valid_after')}")
         sys.exit(0)
 
+    # Handle standalone CLI license sync / update against master server
+    if args.sync_license:
+        lic_server = config.get("license_server_url", "https://logar.eibl.tech")
+        print(f"[*] Connecting to master authority at {lic_server} via mTLS to sync license...")
+        success, msg, new_pem = enrollment.renew_ca_cert_mtls(
+            cert_dir=cert_dir,
+            license_server_url=lic_server
+        )
+        if not success or not new_pem:
+            print(f"[-] License sync failed: {msg}")
+            sys.exit(1)
+
+        info = enrollment.extract_license_info_from_cert(new_pem)
+        new_seats = info.get("seats") or config.get("max_seats", 10)
+        config["max_seats"] = new_seats
+        conn = sqlite3.connect(config["db_path"])
+        conn.execute("UPDATE license_config SET max_seats = ?, license_id = ? WHERE id = 1", (new_seats, info.get("license_id")))
+        conn.commit()
+        conn.close()
+
+        ca_cert, ca_key, _, _ = enrollment.generate_ca_if_needed(cert_dir=cert_dir, force_renew=False)
+        enrollment.generate_server_cert_if_needed(
+            ca_cert, ca_key,
+            hostnames=[config.get("tcp_host"), "127.0.0.1", "localhost"],
+            cert_dir=cert_dir,
+            force_renew=True
+        )
+        print(f"[+] License successfully synchronized with master server!")
+        print(f"    - Active Seat Quota: {new_seats}")
+        print(f"    - License ID: {info.get('license_id')}")
+        print(f"    - Expires: {info.get('not_valid_after')}")
+        sys.exit(0)
+
     # Initialize dynamic PKI (Subordinate CA and Server TLS Certificate)
     ca_cert, ca_key, ca_pem, ca_key_pem = enrollment.generate_ca_if_needed(cert_dir=cert_dir)
     

src/server_enrollment.py

@@ -654,16 +654,90 @@ def sign_ca_csr_with_seats(
     return signed_cert.public_bytes(serialization.Encoding.PEM).decode("utf-8")
 
 
+def import_license_package(
+    lic_content_or_path: str,
+    cert_dir: str = "certs"
+) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """
+    Imports and validates a license package or certificate.
+    Supports:
+      1. Activated JSON .lic package containing 'ca_cert' and optional 'master_root_ca'
+      2. Raw PEM Subordinate CA certificate
+      3. File path pointing to either of the above
+    Saves the signed CA certificate to cert_dir/ca.crt (backing up any old ca.crt),
+    and if 'master_root_ca' is present, saves it to cert_dir/upstream_ca.crt for mTLS trust.
+    Returns extracted license attributes and PEM contents.
+    """
+    os.makedirs(cert_dir, exist_ok=True)
+    raw = lic_content_or_path
+    if os.path.exists(lic_content_or_path) and os.path.isfile(lic_content_or_path):
+        with open(lic_content_or_path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            raw = f.read()
+
+    ca_pem = None
+    master_root_ca_pem = None
+
+    trimmed = raw.strip()
+    if trimmed.startswith("{"):
+        try:
+            data = json.loads(trimmed)
+            ca_pem = data.get("ca_cert") or data.get("cert_pem")
+            master_root_ca_pem = data.get("master_root_ca") or data.get("upstream_ca")
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise ValueError(f"Failed to parse JSON .lic package: {e}")
+    elif "-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----" in trimmed:
+        ca_pem = trimmed
+
+    if not ca_pem:
+        raise ValueError("Provided license package does not contain a valid 'ca_cert' PEM certificate.")
+
+    info = extract_license_info_from_cert(ca_pem)
+    if not info.get("valid"):
+        raise ValueError(f"Invalid CA certificate in license: {info.get('error')}")
+
+    # Backup existing ca.crt if present
+    ca_path = os.path.join(cert_dir, "ca.crt")
+    if os.path.exists(ca_path):
+        ts = datetime.datetime.now(datetime.timezone.utc).strftime("%Y%m%d_%H%M%S")
+        try:
+            os.replace(ca_path, f"{ca_path}.{ts}.bak")
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+    with open(ca_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+        f.write(ca_pem)
+
+    # Save upstream_ca.crt if master_root_ca is present
+    if master_root_ca_pem:
+        upstream_path = os.path.join(cert_dir, "upstream_ca.crt")
+        with open(upstream_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            f.write(master_root_ca_pem)
+
+    return {
+        "ca_cert_pem": ca_pem,
+        "master_root_ca_pem": master_root_ca_pem,
+        "license_info": info,
+        "seats": info.get("seats"),
+        "license_id": info.get("license_id"),
+        "issuer_url": info.get("issuer_url"),
+        "fingerprint": info.get("fingerprint"),
+        "expires_at": info.get("not_valid_after")
+    }
+
+
 def renew_ca_cert_mtls(
     cert_dir: str = "certs",
     license_server_url: str = "https://logar.eibl.tech",
     upstream_ca_pem: Optional[str] = None,
+    requested_seats: Optional[int] = None,
+    seat_increment: int = 0,
     timeout: int = 15,
     verify_tls: bool = True
 ) -> Tuple[bool, str, Optional[str]]:
     """
     Connects to the master License Authority using mutual TLS (mTLS), authenticating
     with the server's current ca.crt and ca.key, and requests an automated renewal.
+    Supports requesting seat quota increases or increments during renewal.
     If renewed, writes backup of previous ca.crt and saves new ca.crt in cert_dir.
     Returns (success, message, new_ca_cert_pem).
     """
@@ -681,11 +755,17 @@ def renew_ca_cert_mtls(
             current_pem = f.read()
         info = extract_license_info_from_cert(current_pem)
 
-        payload = json.dumps({
+        payload_dict = {
             "license_id": info.get("license_id"),
             "fingerprint": info.get("fingerprint"),
             "current_cert": current_pem
-        }).encode("utf-8")
+        }
+        if requested_seats is not None:
+            payload_dict["requested_seats"] = requested_seats
+        if seat_increment:
+            payload_dict["seat_increment"] = seat_increment
+
+        payload = json.dumps(payload_dict).encode("utf-8")
 
         path = parsed.path or "/api/license/renew"
         headers = {
@@ -730,6 +810,13 @@ def renew_ca_cert_mtls(
         with open(ca_cert_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
             f.write(new_cert_pem)
 
+        # Update upstream_ca.crt if master root CA certificate was provided
+        master_root_pem = result.get("master_root_ca")
+        if master_root_pem:
+            upstream_path = os.path.join(cert_dir, "upstream_ca.crt")
+            with open(upstream_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+                f.write(master_root_pem)
+
         return True, "Certificate renewed successfully via mTLS", new_cert_pem
 
     except Exception as e:

tests/test_license_authority.py

@@ -202,6 +202,82 @@ class TestLicenseAuthorityAndWebUI(unittest.TestCase):
         self.assertEqual(summary2["active_seats"], 2)
         self.assertEqual(summary2["available_seats"], 0)
 
+    def test_activated_lic_package_import_and_renewal_seat_increase(self):
+        """Verifies that an activated .lic package can be imported, saving upstream_ca, and renewal expands seats."""
+        # 1. Generate CSR on server side
+        csr_pem, _ = enrollment.generate_ca_csr(cert_dir=self.server_cert_dir)
+
+        # 2. Authority signs it with 20 seats and produces activated .lic
+        issued = authority.issue_license_from_csr(
+            csr_pem=csr_pem,
+            seats=20,
+            server_fingerprint="FP_TEST_HUB",
+            hostname="hub.enterprise.local",
+            db_path=self.db_path,
+            cert_dir=self.master_ca_dir
+        )
+        self.assertIn("lic_package", issued)
+        self.assertIn("lic_json", issued)
+
+        # Write .lic file
+        lic_file = os.path.join(self.test_dir, "test_activated.lic")
+        with open(lic_file, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            f.write(issued["lic_json"])
+
+        # 3. Server imports .lic package
+        import_res = enrollment.import_license_package(lic_file, cert_dir=self.server_cert_dir)
+        self.assertEqual(import_res["seats"], 20)
+        self.assertEqual(import_res["license_id"], issued["license_id"])
+        self.assertTrue(os.path.exists(os.path.join(self.server_cert_dir, "ca.crt")))
+        self.assertTrue(os.path.exists(os.path.join(self.server_cert_dir, "upstream_ca.crt")))
+
+        # 4. Initialize server state and verify summary
+        Server.init_db(self.server_db, max_seats=20)
+        Server.SERVER_STATE["config"] = {
+            "db_path": self.server_db,
+            "cert_dir": self.server_cert_dir,
+            "max_seats": 20,
+            "tcp_host": "127.0.0.1",
+            "tcp_port": 9443,
+            "hermes_host": "127.0.0.1",
+            "hermes_port": 8443,
+            "server_fingerprint": "FP_TEST_HUB",
+            "server_name": "Test-Hub",
+            "license_server_url": "https://logar.eibl.tech"
+        }
+        summary = Server.get_license_summary()
+        self.assertEqual(summary["max_seats"], 20)
+
+        # 5. Authority increments seats by +15 on renewal (total 35)
+        with open(os.path.join(self.server_cert_dir, "ca.crt"), "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            current_ca_pem = f.read()
+
+        renewed = authority.renew_license_cert(
+            current_cert_pem=current_ca_pem,
+            seat_increment=15,
+            db_path=self.db_path,
+            cert_dir=self.master_ca_dir
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(renewed["seats"], 35)
+
+        # 6. Server processes the renewed certificate and saves it to ca.crt
+        ca_path = os.path.join(self.server_cert_dir, "ca.crt")
+        with open(ca_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            f.write(renewed["ca_cert"])
+
+        new_info = enrollment.extract_license_info_from_cert(renewed["ca_cert"])
+        self.assertEqual(new_info["seats"], 35)
+
+        # Server updates DB and config
+        Server.SERVER_STATE["config"]["max_seats"] = new_info["seats"]
+        conn = sqlite3.connect(self.server_db)
+        conn.execute("UPDATE license_config SET max_seats = ? WHERE id = 1", (new_info["seats"],))
+        conn.commit()
+        conn.close()
+
+        summary_renewed = Server.get_license_summary()
+        self.assertEqual(summary_renewed["max_seats"], 35)
+
     def test_webui_rendering(self):
         """Verifies that the WebUI HTML contains key components, stats, and download triggers."""
         Server.init_db(self.server_db, max_seats=10)
@@ -220,8 +296,8 @@ class TestLicenseAuthorityAndWebUI(unittest.TestCase):
         html = response.body.decode("utf-8")
         self.assertIn("LOGAR Fleet Hub & License Management", html.replace("&", "&"))
         self.assertIn("Export .lic Request", html)
-        self.assertIn("Import & Activate Signed CA Certificate", html.replace("&", "&"))
+        self.assertIn("Import License (.lic / ca.crt)", html)
-        self.assertIn("Renew via mTLS Now", html)
+        self.assertIn("Sync & Renew via mTLS", html.replace("&", "&"))
         self.assertIn("logar.eibl.tech", html)