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name: account-feature_codes
title: Applying feature codes
description: You can apply feature codes to take advantage of IBM Cloud® resources or capabilities. Feature codes are typically provided for online courses and certain events, such as educational sessions or conference workshops.
last-updated: 2025-11-15
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# Applying feature codes
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You can apply feature codes to take advantage of IBM Cloud® resources or capabilities. Feature codes are typically provided for online courses and certain events, such as educational sessions or conference workshops.
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Are you looking for details about adding subscription credit to your account? See [Managing subscriptions](https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/account?topic=account-subscriptions&format=markdown) for more information.
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You must have the Editor role or higher for all account management services to apply a feature code. 

If you don't have an account yet, you can add your feature code when you [register](https://cloud.ibm.com/registration) for a new account by clicking **Register with a code** instead of entering your credit card information. If you do have an account, complete the following steps to apply a feature code to your existing account:

1. In the IBM Cloud console, go to **Manage** > **Account**, and select **Account settings**.
1. Click **Apply code**.
1. Enter the feature code, which is typically a random alphanumeric value such as `a1b2c3def456`.
1. Click **Apply**.