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  5. Install BlackBerry Work and activate using an access key

Install
BlackBerry Work
 and activate using an access key

To get an access key, choose one of the following options:
  • Request an access key from your administrator. Your administrator will send you an email with activation details and the access key.
  • Generate an access key from your organization's self-service portal. If you do not know how to access your self-service portal, contact your administrator.
If allowed by your organization, you can activate
BlackBerry Work
 using Easy Activation. An Easy Activation key, when permitted, is supplied by another
BlackBerry Dynamics
 app that is installed on your device, like
BlackBerry Access
 or
BlackBerry Connect
. If available, you can activate
BlackBerry Work
 using the login password for the activation app. Contact your administrator to see if this option is available.
  1. Request an access key from your administrator or generate an access key from your organization's self-service portal.
  2. Download and install
    BlackBerry Work
     from the
    App Store
    .
  3. Open
    BlackBerry Work
    .
  4. In the
    Email Address
     field, type the email address located in the activation email message that you received from your administrator or type your work email address if you generated your own access key.
  5. In the
    Access Key
     field, enter the access key, without hyphens, located in your activation email message that you received from your administrator or enter the access key that you generated from the self-service portal. The access key is not case sensitive.
  6. Create and confirm a password for
    BlackBerry Work
    . If your device is equipped with
    Touch ID
    , you can turn on this option to use instead of the password, except on initial startup.
  7. Read the license agreement and, if you accept the terms, tap
    Accept
    .
  8. If other devices, including your work computer, are also signed in, you will receive a notice advising you of this condition. Tap
    OK
    .
  9. Tap the
    BlackBerry Dynamics Launcher
     in the lower-right of the screen to start using
    BlackBerry Work
    .