How to activate VMware using Dell Digital Locker

Note: This article does not apply to Dell EMC PowerEdge servers which come with VMware vSphere preinstalled and preactivated.

Table of Contents
1.　What is DDL?
2.　DDL Introduction Email
3.　DDL Registration
4.　Product Registration
5.　Get the License Key (Partner Activation Code)
6.　VMware Activation
7.　Additional Information

What is DDL? 

DDL Introduction Email

The DDL introduction email is sent to the address registered at the time of product purchase.
Follow the steps in the email, log in to the DDL and register.

DDL Registration

Follow these instructions to register for DDL: 

1. Access the DDL from either support page search function or Welcome to Dell Digital Locker page.

2. If you have the My Account with the email address that is registered at the time of purchase, click Sign In.
   If you do not have the My Account, click Create Dell Account and create the account with the email address that received DDL introduction email.

3. If the Dell Software License Agreement is displayed after signing in, read the terms and click Yes, I agree.

NOTE: If the email address is unknown, Dell Customer Care support can change it. Prepare and inform them of the order number that is related to the license.

Now you can use the DDL.

Product Registration

For some products purchased through a partner, it may be necessary to register the product before using the DDL.
Follow the steps below to register your product.

1. The product registration email is sent from digital_fulfillment_alert@Dell.com.

2. Log in to the DDL with the email address that is used at the time of purchase or used for assigning software licenses.

3. Open the Product registration page on the DDL.

4. Enter the registration code that is described in the registration email and click Submit.

5. Enter the required information to the software registration form (owner registration).

6. After registration, confirm that the registered product is displayed on the Products screen.

It may take time for the owner’s registration to show in the Dell system.
After registration, if your product is not displayed on the Products screen, wait for a while and check again.

See the How to register your product for more details.

Get the License Key (Partner Activation Code)

1. Select Products from the left pane.

2. Select the applicable product and click Details.

3. Product Management screen is displayed.

4. Select Get Key and follow the displayed steps to get the license key.

VMware Activation

After getting the license key, see the following article to activate from the VMware portal.
How to Register and Activate VMware OEM Product Licenses using the Digital Download Store

Here are some articles that are related to activation:

• How to combine license keys in My VMware (2006973)
• How to divide license keys in My VMware (2006972)
• How to downgrade license keys in My VMware (2006975)
• How to move license keys in My VMware (2006971)
• How to upgrade license keys in My VMware (2006974)

Additional Information

See the Frequently Asked Questions page for DDL details.