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The activation key is included in the download assembly for the program you purchased.
For the full version, please apply the activation key found in eAssembly "IBM DataPower Operations Dashboard V1.0.X Full Version Activation eAssembly" (M088JEN).
For the API calls version, please apply the activation key found in eAssembly "IBM DataPower Operations Dashboard V1.0.X API Calls Version Activation eAssembly" (M088HEN).The activation key file is a password-protected zip file. Do not try to unzip the activation key zip file, just upload it as is to DPOD.
An activation key is not required for the free Developer Edition and the Docker Container for Developer Edition, which include a trial period.
You may also upload an activation key file that was emailed to you, following a request key that you previously sent.
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