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# Requesting a Debit Key in Premier Portal

Request a debit key for a device through the Premier Portal.

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**Use this when** you need to request a debit key for a device through the Premier Portal.
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## Request a Debit key

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### Sign in to Premier Portal

Sign in to the **Premier Portal**.
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### Navigate to Manage

Select **Manage** from the navigation menu.
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### Select Key Ordering

Select **Key Ordering**.
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### Enter the device serial number

Enter or search for the device serial number.
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### Select the key type

Select the appropriate **Production** or **Test** key type.
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### Submit the request

Submit the key request.
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### Monitor and download

Monitor the request through **Order Management** and download the key file once the order is complete.
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## Guidelines

* Key ordering is tied to the serial number of the device.
* Standard fulfillment turnaround is 3 days.
* Expedited requests may be available for eligible accounts.
* If the required debit key is not available in the account, the Premier team can add additional keys as needed.

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Also called: debit key request, key ordering. Search terms: production key, test key, order management, key file.

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