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## Where can I find my Activation Code and Registration Key?

Administration → Product License
You can activate ScanMail during the installation process or later using the ScanMail console. To activate ScanMail, you need to have an Activation Code.

### Obtaining an Activation Code

- You automatically get an evaluation Activation Code if you download ScanMail from the Trend Micro website.
- You can use a Registration Key to obtain an Activation Code online.
- Activation Codes have 37 characters and look like this:
  xx-xxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx

### Obtaining a Registration Key

The Registration Key can be found on:

- Trend Micro Enterprise Solution CD
- License Certificate (which you obtained after purchasing the product)

Registering and activating your copy of ScanMail entitles you the following benefits:

- Updates to the ScanMail pattern files and scan engine
- Technical support
- Easy access in viewing the license expiration update, registration and license information, and renewal reminders
- Easy access in renewing your license and updating the customers profile
- Registration Keys have 22 characters and look like this:
  xx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx

When the full version expires, security updates will be disabled; when the evaluation period expires, both the security updates and scanning capabilities will be disabled. In the Product License screen, you can obtain an Activation Code online, view renewal instructions, and check the status of your product.