Allison summarizes a new GitHub Enterprise feature that offers admins a daily view of license additions and removals, giving crucial insights for billing and management.

GitHub Enterprise License History Tracking Now in Public Preview

GitHub Enterprise administrators now have access to a license usage tracking feature that delivers:

Daily Snapshots: Track additions and removals of licenses each day.
Action Details: See which actors added or removed licenses and on what date.
Billing Clarity: Identify when license changes start impacting monthly billing.

Feature Availability

Available for metered GitHub Enterprise Cloud accounts without Visual Studio bundles.
Find your license history by navigating to:
- Enterprise > Billing and licensing > Licensing > GitHub Enterprise Cloud > Manage

Why It Matters

Improved Visibility: Administrators and billing managers gain granular insights into how licenses are used over time, helping with audits, budget planning, and compliance.
Transparent Billing: The effective date of license changes is shown, so teams know when adjustments affect invoices.
Action Attribution: Knowing who made license changes adds accountability for enterprise environments.

Additional Resources

This feature is currently in public preview. Feedback from users is encouraged via the GitHub Community portal.

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