Data Protection Advisor DPA: How to get the Software Serial ID SWID in DPA

Summary: How to get the Software Serial ID (SWID) in Data Protection Advisor (DPA)

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Instructions

Retrieve the DPA SWID using the Web Interface.

In environments where the DPA Application Server is accessible, the simplest method to retrieve the Software ID (SWID) is through the DPA web interface. 

This approach requires no command-line interaction and can be completed in a few steps using a standard web browser:

  1. On the browser: Launch your preferred web browser on a system that has network access to the DPA server.
  2. Navigate to the SWID Endpoint: In the address bar, enter the following URL, replacing <DPA_FQDN_OR_IP> with the fully qualified domain name or IP address of your DPA server.
    https://<DPA_FQDN_OR_IP>:9002/dpa-api/license/swids
  3. Authentication: When prompted, enter your DPA credentials.
    Username: administrator
    Password: your DPA administrator password
  4. Download the SWID File: Upon successful authentication, the browser downloads a file containing the SWID. This file is typically saved to your desktop or default downloads folder.
  5. Verify the SWID Content: Open the downloaded file using a text editor. A valid SWID entry appears similar to the following:
    <licenseSwid>XXXXXXXXXXXX</licenseSwid>

Affected Products

Data Protection Advisor
Article Properties
Article Number: 000294215
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 23 May 2025
Version:  2
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