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Most IBM Rational software products require specific license keys in order to use them. The instructions below will guide you to the IBM Rational License Key Center, and the on-line service for generating and managing your license keys.

Updated web-based license key management service

In 2006, IBM Rational introduced a new license key management service that replaces the AccountLink web tool and the various forms for requesting ClearCase license keys. Before logging into the new IBM Rational License Key Center, please take note of the FAQs, Quick Start Guides and the Customer Transition Guides posted in the right column of this page.

IBM Business Partners:

IBM Business Partners should download a copy of the Business Partner Guide posted to the right.  This guide will help you access your account within the new IBM Rational License Key Center.

Connecting to the IBM Rational License Key Center

Note: Before you log into the License Key Center, it is recommended that you review the downloadable help guides listed to the right.

How to get your Rational license keys

Log into the IBM Rational Licensing and Download site (IBM registration is required) and then select the link to connect to the IBM Rational License Key Center.
Please note: You will need a password to log into the License Key Center. The Quick Start Guide found to the right will help you obtain a password if you do not have one.

End of Month orders

For customers who have placed a recent order for an IBM Rational product that requires a license key, your software download and license keys will be made available to you within minutes of IBM processing your order. If you need to access your software before your order gets processed you can download a temporary license key from the IBM Rational Temporary License Keys site.
Note: These Temporary License Keys are only available during the applicable timeframes.

Browse licensing technotes

You may find the answers to many common licensing questions in the Rational software support knowledge base. You may easily find articles about Rational licensing by clicking on the following link:
Search for Rational licensing technotes

Rational Licensing guides on CD

This file requires Adobe Reader. Quick Start Guide: English
This file requires Adobe Reader. Quick Start Guide: Japanese
This file requires Adobe Reader. Quick Start Guide: Korean
This file requires Adobe Reader. Business Partners Guide
This file requires Adobe Reader. Customer Transition Guide
This file requires Adobe Reader. FAQ: English
This file requires Adobe Reader. FAQ: Chinese
This file requires Adobe Reader. FAQ: Japanese
This file requires Adobe Reader. FAQ: Korean

 

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CD Publication Date: June 2007
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