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name: vmware-vmware-vsphere-6-applying-softlayer-issued-licenses
title: Applying IBM Cloud®-issued licenses for VMware vSphere
description: Many VMware® Add-on licenses can be purchased directly and stored on the IBM Cloud infrastructure customer portal. After a license is purchased, you need to apply the license to your vSphere Hosts by using the following steps.
last-updated: 2024-07-15
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# Applying IBM Cloud®-issued licenses for VMware vSphere
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Many VMware® Add-on licenses can be purchased directly and stored on the IBM Cloud infrastructure customer portal. After a license is purchased, you need to apply the license to your vSphere Hosts by using the following steps.
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1. Log in to the [IBM Cloud catalog](https://cloud.ibm.com/catalog/){: external}.
1. Go to **Devices > Manage > VMware licenses**.
1. Note the VMware **License key**.
1. Log in to your vCenter Instances.
1. Go to **Administration > Licensing > Licenses**.
   * From here, you can see what licenses that are applied and apply new licenses to your account.
1. To apply a new license to your account, click the green plus **[+]**.
1. Enter your license keys, one per line and click **Next**.
1. Enter an appropriate **License name**.
1. Click **Finish**.