diff --git a/apps/emqx_license/include/emqx_license.hrl b/apps/emqx_license/include/emqx_license.hrl
index 60febc4cd..ccbe67cd1 100644
--- a/apps/emqx_license/include/emqx_license.hrl
+++ b/apps/emqx_license/include/emqx_license.hrl
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
     "\n"
     "========================================================================\n"
     "Using an evaluation license limited to ~p concurrent connections.\n"
-    "Visit https://emqx.com/apply-licenses/emqx to apply a new license.\n"
+    "Visit https://emqx.com/apply-licenses/emqx?version=5 to apply a new license.\n"
     "Or contact EMQ customer services via email contact@emqx.io\n"
     "========================================================================\n"
 ).
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
     "\n"
     "========================================================================\n"
     "License has been expired for ~p days.\n"
-    "Visit https://emqx.com/apply-licenses/emqx to apply a new license.\n"
+    "Visit https://emqx.com/apply-licenses/emqx?version=5 to apply a new license.\n"
     "Or contact EMQ customer services via email contact@emqx.io\n"
     "========================================================================\n"
 ).
diff --git a/apps/emqx_license/src/emqx_license_schema.erl b/apps/emqx_license/src/emqx_license_schema.erl
index aeced0ab0..7c8df0878 100644
--- a/apps/emqx_license/src/emqx_license_schema.erl
+++ b/apps/emqx_license/src/emqx_license_schema.erl
@@ -86,14 +86,12 @@ check_license_watermark(Conf) ->
     end.
 
 %% @doc The default license key.
-%% This default license has 1000 connections limit.
-%% It is issued on 2023-01-09 and valid for 5 years (1825 days)
+%% This default license has 25 connections limit.
+%% Issued on 2023-12-08 and valid for 5 years (1825 days)
 %% NOTE: when updating a new key, the schema doc in emqx_license_schema.hocon
 %% should be updated accordingly
 default_license() ->
     <<
-        "MjIwMTExCjAKMTAKRXZhbHVhdGlvbgpjb250YWN0QGVtcXguaW8KZ"
-        "GVmYXVsdAoyMDIzMDEwOQoxODI1CjEwMAo=.MEUCIG62t8W15g05f"
-        "1cKx3tA3YgJoR0dmyHOPCdbUxBGxgKKAiEAhHKh8dUwhU+OxNEaOn"
-        "8mgRDtiT3R8RZooqy6dEsOmDI="
+        "MjIwMTExCjAKMTAKRXZhbHVhdGlvbgpjb250YWN0QGVtcXguaW8KdHJpYWwKMjAyMzEyMDgKMTgyNQoyNQo=."
+        "MEUCIE271MtH+4bb39OZKD4mvVkurwZ3LX44KUvuOxkbjQz2AiEAqL7BP44PMUS5z5SAN1M4y3v3h47J8qORAqcuetnyexw="
     >>.
diff --git a/changes/ee/feat-12129.en.md b/changes/ee/feat-12129.en.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..378237a51
--- /dev/null
+++ b/changes/ee/feat-12129.en.md
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+Default license renewal.
+
+Replaced old license issued in Jan 2023.
+New license supports up to 25 concurrent connections.
diff --git a/rel/i18n/emqx_license_schema.hocon b/rel/i18n/emqx_license_schema.hocon
index e280af257..72f31266b 100644
--- a/rel/i18n/emqx_license_schema.hocon
+++ b/rel/i18n/emqx_license_schema.hocon
@@ -42,11 +42,11 @@ key_field.label:
 license_root.desc:
 """Defines the EMQX Enterprise license.
 
+EMQX Enterprise is initially provided with a default trial license.
+This license, issued in December 2023, is valid for a period of 5 years.
+It supports up to 25 concurrent connections, catering to early-stage development and testing needs.
 
-The default license has 100 connections limit, it is issued on 2023-01-09 and valid for 5 years (1825 days).
-
-EMQX comes with a default trial license.  For production use, please
-visit https://www.emqx.com/apply-licenses/emqx to apply."""
+For deploying EMQX Enterprise in a production environment, a different license is required. You can apply for a production license by visiting https://www.emqx.com/apply-licenses/emqx?version=5"""
 
 license_root.label:
 """License"""