I got composer error with nova licence issue, how to fix it?

Updated: Feb 21, 2025

I got composer error with nova licence issue, how to fix it?

To resolve a Composer error related to a Nova license issue, follow these steps:

  1. Check your Nova license: Make sure you have a valid license for Nova. You can check your license status by logging into your Laravel Forge account, navigating to the "Billing & Invoices" tab, and looking for an active Nova subscription. If you don't have a valid license, you'll need to purchase one before proceeding.

  2. Clear Composer cache: Clear your Composer cache to ensure that you're using the latest versions of your dependencies. Run the following command in your terminal:

    composer clear-cache
    
  3. Update Composer: Make sure you have the latest version of Composer installed. Run the following command to update Composer:

    composer self-update
    
  4. Install or update Nova: If you haven't installed Nova yet, run the following command to install it:

    composer require laravel/nova
    

    If you already have Nova installed and need to update it, run the following command:

    composer update laravel/nova
    
  5. Run the migrations: After installing or updating Nova, run the migrations to ensure that your database schema is up-to-date:

    php artisan migrate
    
  6. Check your environment file: Make sure that your .env file contains the correct Nova license key. The key should be located in the NOVA_LICENSE_KEY variable.

  7. Verify the license: If you're still experiencing issues, you can verify your license key by running the following command:

    php artisan nova:license
    

    If the command returns an error, make sure that your license key is correct and that your server has an internet connection. If the command returns a valid license, but you're still experiencing issues, try the following steps:

  8. Check your firewall: Make sure that your firewall isn't blocking the Nova API requests. You can check your server logs for any errors related to Nova API requests.

  9. Check your server configuration: Make sure that your server is configured correctly for Nova. Check the Nova documentation for any specific requirements or configurations that might be relevant to your setup.

  10. Contact Laravel Forge support: If you've tried all of the above steps and are still experiencing issues, contact Laravel Forge support for further assistance. They can help you troubleshoot any server-specific issues and ensure that your Nova installation is working correctly.